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Memecylon ellipticum

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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 ellipticum faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Western Ghats of India. The species is particularly vulnerable to agricultural expansion and infrastructure development that fragments its specialized forest habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for this endemic shrub's survival in montane forest ecosystems.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic shrub inhabits the montane forests of the Western Ghats in India, typically found in moist deciduous and semi-evergreen forest understories at elevations between 800-1500 meters. It requires specific moisture conditions and shade provided by the forest canopy, making it highly dependent on intact forest ecosystems.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Memecylon ellipticum classified as Endangered?
Memecylon ellipticum 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 ellipticum faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in the Western Ghats of India. The species is particularly vulnerable to agricultural expansion and infrastructure development that fragments its specialized forest habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for this endemic shrub's survival in montane forest ecosystems.
Where does Memecylon ellipticum live?
Memecylon ellipticum 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 ellipticum?
The main threats to Memecylon ellipticum 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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