Mastixia macrophylla
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Mastixia macrophylla faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its Southeast Asian range. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging operations and agricultural expansion, as it depends on mature forest canopy structures that are eliminated when primary forests are cleared. Palm oil plantations and urban development have fragmented remaining populations, while the species' slow growth rate and specific pollination requirements make recovery difficult in degraded landscapes.
Habitat
Mastixia macrophylla inhabits primary and secondary tropical rainforests across Southeast Asia, typically occurring in the forest canopy and understory layers. The species requires well-drained soils and is most commonly found in lowland and hill forests up to 800 meters elevation.