VU

Diospyros trichophylla

Unknown

Overview

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

Diospyros trichophylla faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and logging activities throughout its limited range in Southeast Asian tropical forests. Habitat fragmentation has isolated remaining populations, reducing genetic diversity and limiting natural regeneration. The species' slow growth rate and specific soil requirements make recovery particularly challenging once forest areas are cleared for palm oil plantations or subsistence farming.

Threat summary

Habitat

This ebony species inhabits lowland tropical rainforests and secondary forests, typically growing in well-drained soils at elevations below 800 meters. It occurs in both primary forest understory and forest edges, showing some tolerance for disturbed habitats but requiring forest canopy cover for optimal growth.

Forest· major

Other threatened species in EBENACEAE

VU

Diospyros subenervis

Declining
VU

Diospyros tessellaria

Unknown
VU

Diospyros hirsuta

Unknown
VU

Diospyros selangorensis

Unknown

Threatened in Sri Lanka

Calidris ferrugineaVU

Calidris ferruginea

Declining
Tiger LoachEN

Tiger Loach

Paracanthocobitis urophthalma

Declining
CR

Cnemaspis kohukumburai

Declining
EN

Ceylonosticta nietneri

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Diospyros trichophylla classified as Vulnerable?
Diospyros trichophylla is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Diospyros trichophylla faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and logging activities throughout its limited range in Southeast Asian tropical forests. Habitat fragmentation has isolated remaining populations, reducing genetic diversity and limiting natural regeneration. The species' slow growth rate and specific soil requirements make recovery particularly challenging once forest areas are cleared for palm oil plantations or subsistence farming.
Where does Diospyros trichophylla live?
Diospyros trichophylla 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 trichophylla?
The main threats to Diospyros trichophylla 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.

Get weekly conservation intelligence

One short digest a week of the most striking species and country data we ship, plus breaking conservation news paired with our database where it matters.

Free, no spam. One-click unsubscribe in every email.