VU

Memecylon rotundatum

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Memecylon rotundatum 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 specialized forest habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for this endemic shrub's survival in montane forest ecosystems.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic shrub inhabits the montane forests of the Western Ghats in India, typically found in moist deciduous and semi-evergreen forest understories. It requires specific moisture and shade conditions provided by intact forest canopies at elevations between 800-1500 meters.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Memecylon rotundatum classified as Vulnerable?
Memecylon rotundatum is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Memecylon rotundatum 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 specialized forest habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for this endemic shrub's survival in montane forest ecosystems.
Where does Memecylon rotundatum live?
Memecylon rotundatum 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 rotundatum?
The main threats to Memecylon rotundatum 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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