Eugenia indica
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Eugenia indica faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion across its native range in tropical Asia. Deforestation for palm oil plantations and logging operations has fragmented remaining forest patches, while invasive plant species compete for resources in disturbed areas. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering rainfall patterns essential for this moisture-dependent species.
Habitat
Eugenia indica inhabits tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, typically found in primary and secondary forest understories at elevations up to 800 meters. The species requires well-drained soils and consistent moisture levels, often occurring near streams and in forest gaps with partial shade.