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Homalium buxifolium

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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.

Homalium buxifolium faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion across its limited range in Madagascar's eastern rainforests. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its restricted distribution and dependence on intact forest ecosystems. Agricultural expansion, logging activities, and slash-and-burn practices have significantly reduced available habitat, while the remaining forest fragments are increasingly isolated and degraded.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Malagasy tree species inhabits humid montane and lowland rainforests of eastern Madagascar, typically occurring in primary forest understory and forest edges. It grows in well-drained soils at elevations ranging from sea level to approximately 1,200 meters, preferring areas with consistent moisture and partial shade.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Homalium buxifolium classified as Endangered?
Homalium buxifolium 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. Homalium buxifolium faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion across its limited range in Madagascar's eastern rainforests. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its restricted distribution and dependence on intact forest ecosystems. Agricultural expansion, logging activities, and slash-and-burn practices have significantly reduced available habitat, while the remaining forest fragments are increasingly isolated and degraded.
Where does Homalium buxifolium live?
Homalium buxifolium 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 Homalium buxifolium?
The main threats to Homalium buxifolium 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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