Memecylon floridum
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Memecylon floridum faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion across its limited range in the Western Ghats of India. Agricultural expansion, particularly for cash crops and plantations, has fragmented its forest habitat into isolated patches. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to reduce available habitat, while selective logging targets the mature forest canopy that this species depends upon.
Habitat
This species is endemic to the tropical evergreen and semi-evergreen forests of the Western Ghats in India, typically occurring in the understory and mid-canopy layers. It thrives in areas with high humidity and consistent rainfall, often found along forest edges and in secondary growth areas within its native range.
Other threatened species in MELASTOMATACEAE
Threatened in Malaysia
Frequently asked questions
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