Garcinia albuquerquei
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Garcinia albuquerquei faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Western Ghats of India. Agricultural expansion, particularly for spice cultivation and livestock grazing, has significantly reduced the species' forest habitat. The tree's slow growth rate and specific ecological requirements make population recovery extremely challenging once local populations are eliminated.
Habitat
This endemic tree species inhabits the evergreen and semi-evergreen forests of the Western Ghats in Karnataka and Kerala, India. It typically grows in moist, shaded understory conditions at elevations between 500-1200 meters in areas with high annual rainfall.