Madhuca longistyla
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Madhuca longistyla faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion and palm oil plantations across its Southeast Asian range. The species' slow growth rate and specific soil requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, as isolated populations struggle to regenerate naturally. Selective logging targeting valuable timber species in mixed dipterocarp forests has further reduced suitable habitat, while climate change threatens to alter the precipitation patterns essential for this moisture-dependent tree.
Habitat
Madhuca longistyla inhabits lowland mixed dipterocarp forests and secondary forests in Southeast Asia, typically growing on well-drained soils at elevations below 800 meters. The species requires consistent moisture and partial canopy cover, making it dependent on intact forest ecosystems with stable microclimatic conditions.
Other threatened species in SAPOTACEAE
Threatened in Malaysia
Frequently asked questions
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