CR

Heptapleurum kuchingense

Unknown

Overview

Heptapleurum kuchingense is a species of plant in the family Araliaceae. It is a tree endemic to Borneo where it is confined to Sarawak. It is known only from an area near Kuching. It is a multi-trunked tree, and sometimes an epiphyte.

Heptapleurum kuchingense faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and urban development in its native Borneo range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while logging activities have destroyed much of the lowland forest it depends upon. Agricultural expansion for palm oil plantations continues to reduce available habitat, pushing this endemic tree closer to extinction.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic tree species inhabits lowland tropical rainforests of Borneo, typically found in primary forest environments with rich, well-drained soils. It occurs at elevations below 500 meters in areas with high humidity and consistent rainfall patterns.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Heptapleurum kuchingense classified as Critically Endangered?
Heptapleurum kuchingense is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Heptapleurum kuchingense faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and urban development in its native Borneo range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while logging activities have destroyed much of the lowland forest it depends upon. Agricultural expansion for palm oil plantations continues to reduce available habitat, pushing this endemic tree closer to extinction.
Where does Heptapleurum kuchingense live?
Heptapleurum kuchingense 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 kuchingense?
The main threats to Heptapleurum kuchingense are 1.1, ai-1, ai-2, and ai-3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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