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Gordonia villosa

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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.

Gordonia villosa faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the southeastern United States. Fire suppression has altered the natural fire regimes essential for maintaining the open woodland conditions this species requires. Additionally, invasive plant species compete with native understory vegetation that supports Gordonia villosa populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

Gordonia villosa inhabits acidic, well-drained soils in open pine woodlands, forest edges, and sandy coastal plain habitats throughout the southeastern United States. The species thrives in areas with periodic natural fire disturbance that maintains open canopy conditions and reduces competition from other woody species.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Gordonia villosa classified as Endangered?
Gordonia villosa 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. Gordonia villosa faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the southeastern United States. Fire suppression has altered the natural fire regimes essential for maintaining the open woodland conditions this species requires. Additionally, invasive plant species compete with native understory vegetation that supports Gordonia villosa populations.
Where does Gordonia villosa live?
Gordonia villosa 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 Gordonia villosa?
The main threats to Gordonia villosa 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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