Garcinia polyneura
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Garcinia polyneura faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion and logging activities across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while its slow growth rate as a tropical tree species hampers natural recovery. Additional pressure comes from potential overcollection for traditional medicinal uses, as many Garcinia species are valued for their bioactive compounds.
Habitat
Garcinia polyneura inhabits tropical lowland and montane rainforests, typically occurring in primary forest understory and forest edges. The species is adapted to humid, shaded environments with rich, well-drained soils characteristic of Southeast Asian tropical forest ecosystems.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in CLUSIACEAE
Threatened in Cuba
Frequently asked questions
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