CR

Ixora spathoidea

Declining

Overview

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

Ixora spathoidea faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Invasive plant species compete for resources and alter the native ecosystem structure, while climate change poses additional stress through altered precipitation patterns affecting this moisture-dependent shrub.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered shrub is endemic to tropical moist forests and forest edges in specific elevational zones. It requires well-drained soils with consistent moisture and partial shade conditions typical of understory environments in its native range.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ixora spathoidea classified as Critically Endangered?
Ixora spathoidea 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 spathoidea faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Invasive plant species compete for resources and alter the native ecosystem structure, while climate change poses additional stress through altered precipitation patterns affecting this moisture-dependent shrub.
Where does Ixora spathoidea live?
Ixora spathoidea 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 spathoidea?
The main threats to Ixora spathoidea 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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