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Diospyros nummulariifolia

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Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Diospyros nummulariifolia faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Western Ghats of India. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while selective logging for its valuable timber has reduced mature populations. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the moist forest conditions this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic tree species inhabits the moist deciduous and semi-evergreen forests of the Western Ghats in India, typically growing at elevations between 200-800 meters. It thrives in areas with high humidity and consistent rainfall, often found along forest edges and in secondary growth areas.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Diospyros nummulariifolia classified as Endangered?
Diospyros nummulariifolia is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Diospyros nummulariifolia faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Western Ghats of India. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while selective logging for its valuable timber has reduced mature populations. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the moist forest conditions this species requires.
Where does Diospyros nummulariifolia live?
Diospyros nummulariifolia occurs in Sri Lanka. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Diospyros nummulariifolia?
The main threats to Diospyros nummulariifolia are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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