CR

Ixora gibbsiae

Declining

Overview

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

Ixora gibbsiae faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited range within the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its extremely restricted distribution, making entire populations susceptible to localized disturbances. Agricultural expansion and infrastructure development continue to fragment the remaining forest patches where this endemic shrub occurs.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic shrub is restricted to the tropical evergreen forests of the Western Ghats in India. It typically grows in the understory of moist deciduous and semi-evergreen forest patches at mid-elevations.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ixora gibbsiae classified as Critically Endangered?
Ixora gibbsiae 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 gibbsiae faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited range within the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its extremely restricted distribution, making entire populations susceptible to localized disturbances. Agricultural expansion and infrastructure development continue to fragment the remaining forest patches where this endemic shrub occurs.
Where does Ixora gibbsiae live?
Ixora gibbsiae occurs in Malaysia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Ixora gibbsiae?
The main threats to Ixora gibbsiae 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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