Eugenia pruinosa
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Eugenia pruinosa faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development throughout its limited range in Brazil's Atlantic Forest region. Habitat fragmentation has isolated remaining populations, reducing genetic diversity and limiting natural regeneration. The species' slow growth rate and specific soil requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and human disturbance.
Habitat
This endemic Brazilian species inhabits remnant Atlantic Forest fragments, typically growing in well-drained soils on hillsides and forest edges. It requires specific microclimate conditions found in mature forest understory and secondary growth areas.