CR

Ixora johnsonii

Unknown

Overview

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

Ixora johnsonii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development within its extremely limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native forest understory. Climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns affecting the moist forest conditions this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Ixora johnsonii inhabits moist tropical forests and forest edges, typically growing in the understory of primary and secondary forest formations. The species requires well-drained soils with consistent moisture and partial shade conditions characteristic of its native forest ecosystem.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ixora johnsonii classified as Critically Endangered?
Ixora johnsonii 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 johnsonii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development within its extremely limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native forest understory. Climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns affecting the moist forest conditions this species requires.
Where does Ixora johnsonii live?
Ixora johnsonii 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 johnsonii?
The main threats to Ixora johnsonii 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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