VU

Memecylon clarkeanum

Unknown

Overview

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

Memecylon clarkeanum faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Western Ghats of India. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its restricted distribution and dependence on intact forest ecosystems. Agricultural expansion and infrastructure development continue to reduce available habitat, while selective logging targets the mature forest canopy that this understory shrub requires for optimal growth conditions.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic shrub inhabits the understory of evergreen and semi-evergreen forests in the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot. It typically grows in moist, shaded conditions at elevations between 500-1200 meters, requiring the stable microclimate provided by intact forest canopy.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Memecylon clarkeanum classified as Vulnerable?
Memecylon clarkeanum is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Memecylon clarkeanum faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Western Ghats of India. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its restricted distribution and dependence on intact forest ecosystems. Agricultural expansion and infrastructure development continue to reduce available habitat, while selective logging targets the mature forest canopy that this understory shrub requires for optimal growth conditions.
Where does Memecylon clarkeanum live?
Memecylon clarkeanum occurs in Sri Lanka. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Memecylon clarkeanum?
The main threats to Memecylon clarkeanum 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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