VU

Mesua kochummeniana

Unknown

Overview

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

Mesua kochummeniana faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Peninsular Malaysia and southern Thailand. The species' restriction to lowland and hill dipterocarp forests makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations and agricultural expansion, especially oil palm plantations. Its slow growth rate and specific ecological requirements further compound recovery challenges following habitat disturbance.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits lowland and hill dipterocarp forests up to 600 meters elevation, typically found in primary and mature secondary forests with well-drained soils. It occurs in mixed dipterocarp communities alongside other timber species in the tropical rainforests of Peninsular Malaysia and southern Thailand.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Mesua kochummeniana classified as Vulnerable?
Mesua kochummeniana 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. Mesua kochummeniana faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Peninsular Malaysia and southern Thailand. The species' restriction to lowland and hill dipterocarp forests makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations and agricultural expansion, especially oil palm plantations. Its slow growth rate and specific ecological requirements further compound recovery challenges following habitat disturbance.
Where does Mesua kochummeniana live?
Mesua kochummeniana 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 Mesua kochummeniana?
The main threats to Mesua kochummeniana 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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