Ixora pilosostyla
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Ixora pilosostyla faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Western Ghats of India. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Mining activities and infrastructure development in the region pose additional threats to the specialized forest ecosystems this endemic shrub requires.
Habitat
This endemic shrub inhabits the understory of tropical evergreen forests in the Western Ghats of India, typically growing in shaded areas with high humidity and well-drained soils. It occurs at elevations between 500-1200 meters in regions with consistent rainfall and dense canopy cover.