VU

Garcinia quaesita

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Garcinia quaesita faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in the Western Ghats of India. Agricultural expansion, particularly for spice cultivation and plantation forestry, has fragmented the remaining forest patches where this endemic tree species occurs. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat loss, while selective logging for timber and non-timber forest products further reduces population numbers.

Threat summary

Habitat

Garcinia quaesita is endemic to the evergreen and semi-evergreen forests of the Western Ghats in Kerala and Karnataka, India. The species typically occurs in moist deciduous forests and forest edges at elevations between 200-800 meters, preferring areas with high humidity and well-drained soils.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Garcinia quaesita classified as Vulnerable?
Garcinia quaesita is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Garcinia quaesita faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in the Western Ghats of India. Agricultural expansion, particularly for spice cultivation and plantation forestry, has fragmented the remaining forest patches where this endemic tree species occurs. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat loss, while selective logging for timber and non-timber forest products further reduces population numbers.
Where does Garcinia quaesita live?
Garcinia quaesita occurs in Sri Lanka. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Garcinia quaesita?
The main threats to Garcinia quaesita are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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