CR

Medicosma latifolia

Declining

Overview

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

Medicosma latifolia faces severe population decline due to extensive habitat clearing for agricultural development and urban expansion across its limited range in southeastern Queensland. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented by infrastructure development. Mining activities and invasive plant species further degrade the quality of remaining habitat patches.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Australian shrub inhabits dry sclerophyll forests and woodland margins on sandy soils, typically occurring on ridges and slopes in southeastern Queensland. The species requires well-drained substrates and is associated with open canopy environments that provide adequate light penetration.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservationLegislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Medicosma latifolia classified as Critically Endangered?
Medicosma latifolia is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Medicosma latifolia faces severe population decline due to extensive habitat clearing for agricultural development and urban expansion across its limited range in southeastern Queensland. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented by infrastructure development. Mining activities and invasive plant species further degrade the quality of remaining habitat patches.
Where does Medicosma latifolia live?
Medicosma latifolia occurs in New Caledonia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Medicosma latifolia?
The main threats to Medicosma latifolia 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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