Erythroxylum ayrtonianum
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Erythroxylum ayrtonianum faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Mining activities and urban development further compound these pressures, while the species' specialized ecological requirements limit its ability to adapt to degraded habitats.
Habitat
This endemic Brazilian species inhabits remnant Atlantic Forest fragments, typically occurring in humid montane forests and forest edges at elevations between 500-1200 meters. It shows preference for well-drained soils in secondary growth areas and forest margins where light penetration supports its growth requirements.