VU

Elaeocarpus apiculatus

Unknown

Overview

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

Elaeocarpus apiculatus faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Southeast Asian tropical forests. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its restricted distribution and dependence on intact forest ecosystems. Logging activities and agricultural expansion have fragmented remaining populations, while the tree's slow growth rate hampers natural recovery from disturbance.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits primary and secondary tropical rainforests, typically occurring in lowland and hill forest environments up to moderate elevations. It requires well-drained soils and is often found in mixed dipterocarp forest communities.

Forest· major

Other threatened species in ELAEOCARPACEAE

EN

Elaeocarpus timorensis

Unknown
CR

Elaeocarpus surigaensis

Declining
VU

Elaeocarpus degenerianus

Unknown
VU

Elaeocarpus gillespieanus

Unknown

Threatened in Malaysia

Acropora hemprichiiEN

Acropora hemprichii

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VU

Podocarpus ridleyi

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EN

Benstonea saint-johnii

Unknown
VU

Hopea coriacea

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Elaeocarpus apiculatus classified as Vulnerable?
Elaeocarpus apiculatus 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. Elaeocarpus apiculatus faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Southeast Asian tropical forests. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its restricted distribution and dependence on intact forest ecosystems. Logging activities and agricultural expansion have fragmented remaining populations, while the tree's slow growth rate hampers natural recovery from disturbance.
Where does Elaeocarpus apiculatus live?
Elaeocarpus apiculatus occurs in Malaysia, and Vietnam. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Elaeocarpus apiculatus?
The main threats to Elaeocarpus apiculatus 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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