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Memecylon discolor

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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.

Memecylon discolor faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Western Ghats of India. Agricultural expansion, particularly for cash crops and plantations, has significantly reduced the species' montane forest habitat. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to fragment remaining populations, while climate change threatens to alter the specific microclimatic conditions this endemic species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic species inhabits the montane evergreen forests of the Western Ghats in India, typically found at elevations between 1,000-1,800 meters. It grows in the understory and forest edges of these biodiverse tropical montane ecosystems, requiring the humid, stable conditions characteristic of these ancient mountain forests.

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Brachyotum angustifolium

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CR

Blakea steyermarkii

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Gravesia pulchra

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VU

Blakea calycularis

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Memecylon discolor classified as Endangered?
Memecylon discolor 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. Memecylon discolor faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Western Ghats of India. Agricultural expansion, particularly for cash crops and plantations, has significantly reduced the species' montane forest habitat. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to fragment remaining populations, while climate change threatens to alter the specific microclimatic conditions this endemic species requires.
Where does Memecylon discolor live?
Memecylon discolor 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 Memecylon discolor?
The main threats to Memecylon discolor 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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