Pilocarpus sulcatus
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Pilocarpus sulcatus faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its Atlantic Forest range in Brazil. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its limited distribution and slow growth rate, making population recovery difficult once local populations are eliminated. Commercial harvesting for pharmaceutical compounds, particularly pilocarpine used in glaucoma treatment, has historically placed additional pressure on wild populations.
Habitat
This species occurs in the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, typically found in humid lowland and montane forests. It grows as an understory shrub or small tree in well-drained soils within primary and secondary forest fragments.
Other threatened species in RUTACEAE
Threatened in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
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