Madhuca sessilis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Madhuca sessilis faces severe pressure from deforestation and forest degradation across its limited range in Southeast Asian tropical forests. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging operations targeting valuable timber species and agricultural conversion for palm oil plantations. Its slow growth rate and specific habitat requirements make population recovery extremely difficult once local populations are eliminated.
Habitat
Madhuca sessilis inhabits lowland tropical rainforests and mixed dipterocarp forests, typically occurring in primary forest areas with rich, well-drained soils. The species is found in both hill forests and coastal lowland areas, preferring undisturbed forest environments with dense canopy cover.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in SAPOTACEAE
Threatened in Brunei
Frequently asked questions
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