Hydnocarpus humei
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Hydnocarpus humei faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its native range in the Western Ghats of India. The species is particularly vulnerable to selective logging due to its valuable timber and traditional medicinal uses, leading to overexploitation of mature trees. Agricultural expansion and infrastructure development continue to reduce and fragment the remaining forest patches where this endemic tree species occurs.
Habitat
Hydnocarpus humei is endemic to the tropical evergreen and semi-evergreen forests of the Western Ghats in India, typically occurring at elevations between 300-1200 meters. The species thrives in moist, well-drained forest soils with high humidity and consistent rainfall patterns characteristic of these biodiversity hotspot regions.