CR

Ixora brevipedunculata

Declining

Overview

Ixora brevipedunculata is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a tree endemic to the Tubuai Islands in French Polynesia.

Ixora brevipedunculata faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Western Ghats of India. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as small remaining forest patches become isolated and unable to support viable populations. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further reduced available habitat, while invasive plant species compete for resources in degraded forest areas.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic shrub occurs in the moist deciduous and semi-evergreen forests of the Western Ghats, typically found in understory environments with rich, well-drained soils. It thrives in areas with high humidity and filtered sunlight, often growing along forest edges and in small clearings within primary forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ixora brevipedunculata classified as Critically Endangered?
Ixora brevipedunculata is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Ixora brevipedunculata faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Western Ghats of India. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as small remaining forest patches become isolated and unable to support viable populations. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further reduced available habitat, while invasive plant species compete for resources in degraded forest areas.
Where does Ixora brevipedunculata live?
Ixora brevipedunculata 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 Ixora brevipedunculata?
The main threats to Ixora brevipedunculata 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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