Memecylon sivadasanii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Memecylon sivadasanii faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as its restricted forest habitats are cleared for agricultural expansion and human settlement. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with small population fragments at risk from edge effects and genetic isolation. Ongoing deforestation in the Western Ghats continues to fragment remaining populations, while climate change may alter the specific microhabitat conditions this endemic species requires.
Habitat
This endemic species inhabits the tropical evergreen and semi-evergreen forests of the Western Ghats in India. It typically occurs in moist, shaded understory environments at specific elevational ranges where humidity and temperature conditions remain relatively stable throughout the year.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in MELASTOMATACEAE
Threatened in India
Frequently asked questions
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