VU

Ikzora Blan

Ixora pudica

Unknown

Overview

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

Ixora pudica faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Western Ghats of India. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while collection for ornamental use has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat as shifting precipitation patterns affect the moist forest conditions this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Ixora pudica is endemic to the moist deciduous and semi-evergreen forests of the Western Ghats in India, typically found in understory locations with high humidity and filtered sunlight. The species occurs at elevations between 200-800 meters in areas with consistent moisture and rich, well-drained soils.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ikzora Blan classified as Vulnerable?
Ikzora Blan 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. Ixora pudica faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Western Ghats of India. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while collection for ornamental use has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat as shifting precipitation patterns affect the moist forest conditions this species requires.
Where does Ikzora Blan live?
Ikzora Blan occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Ikzora Blan?
The main threats to Ikzora Blan 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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