Manaju
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Manaju

Garcinia aristata

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garcinia_aristata

Overview

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

Garcinia aristata faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Western Ghats of India. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its restricted distribution and slow growth rate, making population recovery difficult once local populations are lost. Overexploitation for its edible fruits and potential medicinal properties adds additional pressure to remaining wild populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

Garcinia aristata is endemic to the tropical montane forests of the Western Ghats in India, typically found at elevations between 800-1500 meters. The species grows in moist evergreen and semi-evergreen forests with high rainfall and humidity levels.

Other threatened species in Clusiaceae

CR

Clusia brittonii

Unknown
Garcinia madrunoVU

Garcinia madruno

Unknown
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Garcinia ophiticola

Unknown

Threatened in Cuba

Calidris ferrugineaVU

Calidris ferruginea

Declining
EN

Stenostomum minutifolium

Stable
EN

Eugenia jambosoides

Unknown
EN

Solenandra cordata

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Manaju classified as Endangered?
Manaju 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. Garcinia aristata faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Western Ghats of India. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its restricted distribution and slow growth rate, making population recovery difficult once local populations are lost. Overexploitation for its edible fruits and potential medicinal properties adds additional pressure to remaining wild populations.
Where does Manaju live?
Manaju occurs in Cuba, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, and United States. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Manaju?
The main threats to Manaju 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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