Eugenia disperma
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Eugenia disperma faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Atlantic Forest region. Habitat fragmentation has isolated remaining populations, reducing genetic diversity and limiting natural regeneration. The species' specialized pollination requirements make it particularly vulnerable to ecosystem disruption, while selective logging targets mature forest areas where this endemic tree typically establishes.
Habitat
Eugenia disperma is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, where it inhabits humid montane forests and forest edges at elevations between 800-1,400 meters. The species requires well-drained soils and partial canopy cover, typically establishing in secondary growth areas adjacent to primary forest remnants.