VU

Ixora malabarica

Unknown

Overview

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

Ixora malabarica faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as its native Western Ghats forests are cleared for agriculture, plantations, and urban development. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented across increasingly isolated forest patches. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the moist forest conditions this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Ixora malabarica is endemic to the tropical evergreen and semi-evergreen forests of the Western Ghats in southwestern India. It typically grows in the understory of moist, shaded forest areas at elevations between 500-1200 meters, preferring well-drained soils with high organic content.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ixora malabarica classified as Vulnerable?
Ixora malabarica is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Ixora malabarica faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as its native Western Ghats forests are cleared for agriculture, plantations, and urban development. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented across increasingly isolated forest patches. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the moist forest conditions this species requires.
Where does Ixora malabarica live?
Ixora malabarica 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 malabarica?
The main threats to Ixora malabarica 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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