Inga salicifolia
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Inga salicifolia faces significant pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its range in Central and South America. The species is particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation as it requires continuous forest canopy for optimal growth and reproduction. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further reduced suitable habitat, while climate change threatens to alter the precipitation patterns essential for this moisture-dependent tree species.
Habitat
Inga salicifolia inhabits humid tropical forests, typically found in lowland and montane rainforests from sea level to approximately 1,500 meters elevation. The species thrives in areas with high annual rainfall and prefers forest edges, secondary growth areas, and riparian zones along streams and rivers.