Moldenhawera blanchetiana
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Moldenhawera blanchetiana faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in Brazil's Atlantic Forest region. Agricultural expansion, particularly cattle ranching and crop cultivation, continues to reduce and isolate remaining forest patches where this leguminous tree species occurs. Urban development and infrastructure projects further compound habitat loss, while the species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats.
Habitat
This species is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of eastern Brazil, occurring in humid lowland and montane forests. It typically grows in well-drained soils within primary and secondary forest formations, often in areas with high biodiversity and complex canopy structure.