Diospyros mollissima
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Diospyros mollissima faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion in its native range. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging pressures as ebony trees are highly valued for their dense, dark heartwood used in fine woodworking and musical instruments. Small, fragmented populations are further threatened by limited reproductive success and reduced genetic diversity.
Habitat
This ebony species inhabits tropical lowland and montane forests, typically growing in well-drained soils of primary and secondary forest ecosystems. It occurs in both humid evergreen forests and mixed deciduous woodlands at elevations ranging from sea level to approximately 1,500 meters.
Other threatened species in EBENACEAE
Threatened in Indonesia
Frequently asked questions
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