Hernandia stokesii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Hernandia stokesii faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as coastal and lowland forests across its Pacific island range are cleared for agriculture and development. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with small population sizes on individual islands at risk from cyclones and other natural disasters. Invasive plant species compete with native vegetation and alter forest composition, while sea-level rise threatens coastal populations of this endemic tree.
Habitat
Hernandia stokesii inhabits coastal and lowland tropical forests on Pacific islands, typically growing in well-drained soils near shorelines and in valley bottoms. The species occurs in both primary and secondary forest habitats, often forming part of the canopy layer in mixed native forest communities.