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Palaquium pauciflorum

Declining

Overview

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

Palaquium pauciflorum faces severe pressure from deforestation and logging activities throughout its native range in Southeast Asian tropical forests. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its slow growth rate and limited regeneration capacity, making recovery from habitat disturbance extremely difficult. Agricultural expansion, especially oil palm plantations, has fragmented remaining forest patches where this tree species occurs.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits lowland tropical rainforests and mixed dipterocarp forests in Southeast Asia, typically occurring in primary forest areas with rich, well-drained soils. It is found from sea level up to approximately 800 meters elevation in undisturbed forest ecosystems.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Palaquium pauciflorum classified as Endangered?
Palaquium pauciflorum is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Palaquium pauciflorum faces severe pressure from deforestation and logging activities throughout its native range in Southeast Asian tropical forests. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its slow growth rate and limited regeneration capacity, making recovery from habitat disturbance extremely difficult. Agricultural expansion, especially oil palm plantations, has fragmented remaining forest patches where this tree species occurs.
Where does Palaquium pauciflorum live?
Palaquium pauciflorum occurs in Sri Lanka. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Palaquium pauciflorum?
The main threats to Palaquium pauciflorum 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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