Ixora calycina
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Ixora calycina faces severe population decline primarily due to deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion in its native range. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging activities that fragment its forest habitat, while invasive plant species compete for resources in disturbed areas. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the humid conditions this species requires for optimal growth and reproduction.
Habitat
Ixora calycina inhabits tropical rainforests and humid montane forests, typically growing in the understory and forest edges where it receives filtered sunlight. The species requires well-drained soils and consistent moisture levels characteristic of its native tropical forest ecosystems.
Other threatened species in RUBIACEAE
Threatened in Sri Lanka
Frequently asked questions
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