Lecythis mesophylla
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Lecythis mesophylla faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its Amazonian range, with logging operations targeting both the species itself for its valuable timber and clearing surrounding forest for cattle ranching and crop cultivation. The species' slow growth rate and specific pollination requirements make population recovery extremely difficult once local populations are fragmented or eliminated.
Habitat
This large canopy tree inhabits primary and mature secondary rainforests across the Amazon Basin, typically growing in well-drained terra firme soils at elevations below 500 meters. The species requires intact forest conditions with established pollinator networks and shows preference for areas with consistent moisture and minimal disturbance.
Other threatened species in Lecythidaceae
Frequently asked questions
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