Memecylon macrophyllum
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Memecylon macrophyllum faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion across its limited range in the Western Ghats of India. The species is particularly vulnerable to agricultural expansion and infrastructure development that fragments its montane forest habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for this endemic shrub's survival in cloud forest environments.
Habitat
This endemic species inhabits montane evergreen forests and cloud forests in the Western Ghats of India, typically occurring at elevations between 1,000-2,000 meters. It thrives in humid, mist-laden environments with consistent moisture levels characteristic of these biodiversity hotspot ecosystems.