Elaeocarpus subvillosus
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Elaeocarpus subvillosus faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its native range in Southeast Asian tropical forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly oil palm plantations and logging operations, has reduced the continuous forest cover essential for this tree species' reproduction and dispersal. Climate change poses additional stress through altered precipitation patterns that affect the species' flowering and fruiting cycles.
Habitat
Elaeocarpus subvillosus inhabits tropical rainforests and montane forests in Southeast Asia, typically growing in the understory and canopy layers of primary and secondary forests. The species prefers well-drained soils in areas with consistent moisture and is often found at elevations ranging from lowland forests to mid-montane zones.
Other threatened species in ELAEOCARPACEAE
Threatened in Sri Lanka
Frequently asked questions
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