CR

Madhuca diplostemon

Declining

Overview

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

Madhuca diplostemon faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion and palm oil plantations across its native range in Southeast Asia. The species' specialized pollination requirements and slow growth rate make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, as isolated populations struggle to maintain genetic diversity and reproductive success. Overexploitation for its economically valuable timber and traditional medicinal uses has further accelerated population decline in remaining forest patches.

Threat summary

Habitat

Madhuca diplostemon inhabits lowland tropical rainforests and mixed dipterocarp forests, typically occurring in primary forest understory and forest edges at elevations below 500 meters. The species requires well-drained soils and is often found in association with other Sapotaceae family members in mature forest ecosystems.

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Madhuca diplostemon classified as Critically Endangered?
Madhuca diplostemon is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Madhuca diplostemon faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion and palm oil plantations across its native range in Southeast Asia. The species' specialized pollination requirements and slow growth rate make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, as isolated populations struggle to maintain genetic diversity and reproductive success. Overexploitation for its economically valuable timber and traditional medicinal uses has further accelerated population decline in remaining forest patches.
Where does Madhuca diplostemon live?
Madhuca diplostemon 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 diplostemon?
The main threats to Madhuca diplostemon 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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