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Garcinia zeylanica

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Overview

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

Garcinia zeylanica faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its native range in Sri Lanka and southern India. The species is particularly vulnerable to agricultural expansion and urban development, which have fragmented its remaining forest habitats. Commercial logging and collection for traditional medicinal uses have further reduced wild populations, while climate change threatens the specific moisture and temperature conditions this tropical tree requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Garcinia zeylanica inhabits tropical rainforests and moist deciduous forests in the Western Ghats of India and wet zone forests of Sri Lanka. The species typically grows in lowland and mid-elevation forests with high humidity and consistent rainfall, often found in secondary growth areas and forest edges.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Garcinia zeylanica classified as Endangered?
Garcinia zeylanica is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Garcinia zeylanica faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its native range in Sri Lanka and southern India. The species is particularly vulnerable to agricultural expansion and urban development, which have fragmented its remaining forest habitats. Commercial logging and collection for traditional medicinal uses have further reduced wild populations, while climate change threatens the specific moisture and temperature conditions this tropical tree requires.
Where does Garcinia zeylanica live?
Garcinia zeylanica occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Garcinia zeylanica?
The main threats to Garcinia zeylanica 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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