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Heptapleurum bourdillonii

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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.

Heptapleurum bourdillonii faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Western Ghats of India. Agricultural expansion, particularly tea and spice plantations, has significantly reduced the montane forest areas where this endemic tree species occurs. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction and climate-induced shifts in suitable growing conditions.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic tree species inhabits montane evergreen forests in the Western Ghats of southern India, typically occurring at elevations between 1,000-2,000 meters. It grows in moist, shaded forest understories and edges within the biodiversity hotspot's remaining primary forest fragments.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Heptapleurum bourdillonii classified as Endangered?
Heptapleurum bourdillonii 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. Heptapleurum bourdillonii faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Western Ghats of India. Agricultural expansion, particularly tea and spice plantations, has significantly reduced the montane forest areas where this endemic tree species occurs. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction and climate-induced shifts in suitable growing conditions.
Where does Heptapleurum bourdillonii live?
Heptapleurum bourdillonii 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 Heptapleurum bourdillonii?
The main threats to Heptapleurum bourdillonii 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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