Ficus beddomei
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Ficus beddomei faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Western Ghats. The species is particularly vulnerable to deforestation for coffee and tea plantations, which have fragmented its natural forest habitat. Collection pressure for horticultural trade has further reduced wild populations, as this endemic fig is valued for its ornamental qualities.
Habitat
Ficus beddomei is endemic to the montane forests of the Western Ghats in southern India, typically found in moist deciduous and semi-evergreen forests at elevations between 900-1500 meters. The species grows as an epiphyte or terrestrial tree in shaded forest understories with high humidity and consistent moisture levels.
Other threatened species in MORACEAE
Threatened in India
Frequently asked questions
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