VU

Macaranga conglomerata

Declining

Overview

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

Macaranga conglomerata faces severe pressure from rapid deforestation across its Southeast Asian range, particularly from palm oil plantation expansion and logging operations that fragment its lowland forest habitat. Urban development and agricultural conversion have eliminated significant portions of its historical range, while the species' limited dispersal ability makes recolonization of cleared areas extremely difficult. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering rainfall patterns essential for this moisture-dependent tree species.

Threat summary

Habitat

Macaranga conglomerata inhabits lowland tropical rainforests and secondary forests at elevations up to 800 meters, typically growing in areas with high humidity and consistent rainfall. The species thrives in forest gaps and edges where it can access adequate sunlight while maintaining the moist soil conditions essential for its growth.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Macaranga conglomerata classified as Vulnerable?
Macaranga conglomerata is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Macaranga conglomerata faces severe pressure from rapid deforestation across its Southeast Asian range, particularly from palm oil plantation expansion and logging operations that fragment its lowland forest habitat. Urban development and agricultural conversion have eliminated significant portions of its historical range, while the species' limited dispersal ability makes recolonization of cleared areas extremely difficult. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering rainfall patterns essential for this moisture-dependent tree species.
Where does Macaranga conglomerata live?
Macaranga conglomerata occurs in Kenya, and Tanzania. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Macaranga conglomerata?
The main threats to Macaranga conglomerata 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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