Memecylon semsei
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Memecylon semsei faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion across its limited range in Madagascar's eastern rainforests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to ongoing agricultural expansion and logging activities. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the humid forest conditions this endemic shrub requires.
Habitat
This endemic Malagasy species inhabits humid lowland and montane rainforests in eastern Madagascar. It typically grows in the understory of primary forest areas with high humidity and consistent moisture levels.
Other threatened species in Melastomataceae
Frequently asked questions
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