VU

Humboldtia laurifolia

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Humboldtia laurifolia faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Western Ghats of India. Agricultural expansion, particularly for cash crops and plantations, has significantly reduced the species' forest habitat. Infrastructure development including roads and settlements further fragments remaining populations, while selective logging targets mature trees that provide critical habitat structure.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species is endemic to the tropical evergreen and semi-evergreen forests of the Western Ghats in Kerala and Karnataka, India. It typically occurs in moist deciduous forests at elevations between 200-800 meters, preferring areas with high rainfall and rich, well-drained soils.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Humboldtia laurifolia classified as Vulnerable?
Humboldtia laurifolia is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Humboldtia laurifolia faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Western Ghats of India. Agricultural expansion, particularly for cash crops and plantations, has significantly reduced the species' forest habitat. Infrastructure development including roads and settlements further fragments remaining populations, while selective logging targets mature trees that provide critical habitat structure.
Where does Humboldtia laurifolia live?
Humboldtia laurifolia occurs in Sri Lanka. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Humboldtia laurifolia?
The main threats to Humboldtia laurifolia 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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