Hortonia angustifolia
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Hortonia angustifolia faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in Sri Lanka's wet zone forests. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to land conversion for agriculture, urban development, and infrastructure projects. Climate change poses additional risks through altered rainfall patterns that could affect the moist forest conditions this endemic species requires.
Habitat
This endemic Sri Lankan species inhabits lowland and submontane wet zone forests, typically found in primary and well-developed secondary forests with high humidity and consistent moisture levels. It occurs in the understory and mid-canopy of these tropical rainforests, particularly in areas with rich, well-drained soils.
Other threatened species in MONIMIACEAE
Threatened in Sri Lanka
Frequently asked questions
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