Garcinia gamblei
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Garcinia gamblei faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Western Ghats. The species is particularly vulnerable to agricultural expansion and infrastructure development, which have eliminated much of its natural forest habitat. Additionally, selective logging and collection for traditional medicinal uses have further reduced wild populations of this endemic tree species.
Habitat
Garcinia gamblei is endemic to the tropical evergreen forests of the Western Ghats in India, typically occurring in moist deciduous and semi-evergreen forest patches at elevations between 500-1200 meters. The species requires well-drained soils and high humidity conditions characteristic of these biodiversity-rich montane ecosystems.
