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Memecylon flavescens

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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 flavescens 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 shift suitable habitat zones beyond the species' adaptive capacity.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic shrub inhabits the montane evergreen forests of the Western Ghats, typically found at elevations between 1,000-1,800 meters in areas with high humidity and consistent rainfall. It grows in the understory of shola forests and associated grassland ecosystems that characterize the high-altitude regions of southern India.

Forest· major

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Brachyotum angustifolium

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Gravesia pulchra

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VU

Blakea calycularis

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Memecylon flavescens classified as Endangered?
Memecylon flavescens 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 flavescens 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 shift suitable habitat zones beyond the species' adaptive capacity.
Where does Memecylon flavescens live?
Memecylon flavescens 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 flavescens?
The main threats to Memecylon flavescens 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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