Hydnocarpus octandrus
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Hydnocarpus octandrus faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its native range in the Western Ghats of India. The species is particularly vulnerable to commercial logging operations targeting its valuable timber, while agricultural expansion and infrastructure development continue to fragment remaining forest patches. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for this tree's survival in montane forest ecosystems.
Habitat
This species inhabits tropical montane forests and evergreen forests of the Western Ghats, typically occurring at elevations between 600-1500 meters. It thrives in areas with high humidity and consistent rainfall, often found in association with other endemic tree species in these biodiversity hotspot forests.
