Memecylon giganteum
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Memecylon giganteum faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion across its limited range in the Western Ghats of India. The species' restriction to specific elevation zones makes it particularly vulnerable to climate-induced shifts in suitable habitat conditions. Agricultural expansion and infrastructure development continue to fragment the remaining forest patches where this endemic shrub persists.
Habitat
This endemic species inhabits the montane forests and shola grassland ecosystems of the Western Ghats in southern India. It typically occurs at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters in moist deciduous and semi-evergreen forest patches.