Eugenia membranifolia
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Eugenia membranifolia 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 ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes, while its restricted distribution leaves little room for population recovery.
Habitat
This species is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of Brazil, where it occurs in humid montane forests and forest edges at moderate elevations. It typically grows in well-drained soils within the understory and canopy gaps of primary and secondary forest formations.
