Handroanthus arianeae
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Handroanthus arianeae faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its restricted distribution and the ongoing fragmentation of its forest habitat for agriculture and urban development. Selective logging targeting valuable timber species in the Bignoniaceae family poses an additional direct threat to remaining populations.
Habitat
This species is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, where it grows in humid montane forests and forest edges. It typically occurs at elevations between 500-1200 meters in areas with high rainfall and rich, well-drained soils.