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Maesa velutina

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Overview

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

Maesa velutina faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Southeast Asian montane forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly for cash crops and subsistence farming, has fragmented the species' cloud forest habitat into increasingly isolated patches. Logging activities, both legal and illegal, continue to degrade the quality of remaining forest fragments where this endemic shrub persists.

Threat summary

Habitat

Maesa velutina inhabits montane cloud forests and humid subtropical forests at elevations between 1,000-2,500 meters. The species requires the consistent moisture and stable temperatures characteristic of these high-altitude forest ecosystems, typically growing in the understory of primary and well-developed secondary forests.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Maesa velutina classified as Endangered?
Maesa velutina is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Maesa velutina faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Southeast Asian montane forests. Agricultural expansion, particularly for cash crops and subsistence farming, has fragmented the species' cloud forest habitat into increasingly isolated patches. Logging activities, both legal and illegal, continue to degrade the quality of remaining forest fragments where this endemic shrub persists.
Where does Maesa velutina live?
Maesa velutina 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 Maesa velutina?
The main threats to Maesa velutina 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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