Horsfieldia nervosa
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Horsfieldia nervosa faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its Southeast Asian range. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging operations targeting its primary lowland forest habitats, while agricultural expansion and palm oil plantations continue to fragment remaining populations. Its slow growth rate and specific ecological requirements make recovery difficult once local populations are eliminated.
Habitat
This nutmeg species inhabits lowland tropical rainforests and secondary forests across Southeast Asia, typically found in areas with high humidity and rich, well-drained soils. It occurs primarily in the understory and middle canopy layers of both primary and selectively logged forests up to 800 meters elevation.