Eugenia grandifolia
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Eugenia grandifolia faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development throughout its limited range in Brazil's Atlantic Forest region. Deforestation for cattle ranching and sugarcane cultivation has fragmented remaining populations, while infrastructure development continues to reduce available habitat. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations increasingly isolated in small forest fragments.
Habitat
This endemic Brazilian species inhabits remnant Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) fragments, typically found in humid lowland and montane forests with rich, well-drained soils. It occurs in both primary forest areas and secondary growth forests that have regenerated following disturbance.