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Memecylon gracillimum

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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 gracillimum faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion across its limited range in the Western Ghats of India. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats including agricultural expansion, infrastructure development, and quarrying activities. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the moist forest conditions this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic shrub inhabits the moist deciduous and semi-evergreen forests of the Western Ghats in India. It typically grows in understory conditions within forest fragments at elevations between 500-1200 meters, requiring consistent moisture and partial shade.

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VU

Brachyotum angustifolium

Unknown
CR

Blakea steyermarkii

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Gravesia pulchra

Declining
VU

Blakea calycularis

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Memecylon gracillimum classified as Endangered?
Memecylon gracillimum 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 gracillimum faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion across its limited range in the Western Ghats of India. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats including agricultural expansion, infrastructure development, and quarrying activities. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the moist forest conditions this species requires.
Where does Memecylon gracillimum live?
Memecylon gracillimum 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 gracillimum?
The main threats to Memecylon gracillimum 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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