VU

Madhuca aristulata

Unknown

Overview

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

Madhuca aristulata faces severe pressure from deforestation and forest degradation across its limited range in Southeast Asian lowland forests. Commercial logging operations and agricultural expansion, particularly oil palm plantations, have fragmented its habitat and reduced population connectivity. The species' slow growth rate and specific pollination requirements make recovery particularly challenging once local populations are eliminated.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits primary and secondary lowland dipterocarp forests, typically occurring at elevations below 300 meters. It prefers well-drained soils in mixed tropical rainforest communities where it grows as an emergent or canopy tree.

Forest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Madhuca aristulata classified as Vulnerable?
Madhuca aristulata 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. Madhuca aristulata faces severe pressure from deforestation and forest degradation across its limited range in Southeast Asian lowland forests. Commercial logging operations and agricultural expansion, particularly oil palm plantations, have fragmented its habitat and reduced population connectivity. The species' slow growth rate and specific pollination requirements make recovery particularly challenging once local populations are eliminated.
Where does Madhuca aristulata live?
Madhuca aristulata 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 Madhuca aristulata?
The main threats to Madhuca aristulata 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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