Memecylon urceolatum
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Memecylon urceolatum faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion across its limited range in the Western Ghats of India. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its restricted distribution and dependence on intact forest ecosystems. Agricultural expansion and urban development continue to fragment remaining populations, while selective logging targets the mature forest canopy that this understory shrub requires for optimal growth conditions.
Habitat
This endemic shrub inhabits the understory of evergreen and semi-evergreen forests in the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot. It typically grows in moist, shaded conditions at elevations between 500-1200 meters, preferring well-drained soils with high organic content.