VU

Millettia pterocarpa

Unknown

Overview

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

Millettia pterocarpa faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its Southeast Asian range. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging operations targeting its preferred lowland and hill forest habitats for timber extraction and agricultural expansion. Urban development and infrastructure projects have further fragmented remaining populations, while the species' limited dispersal ability restricts natural recolonization of cleared areas.

Threat summary

Habitat

This leguminous tree species inhabits lowland and hill forests across Southeast Asia, typically occurring in primary and secondary forest formations at elevations up to 800 meters. It shows preference for well-drained soils in mixed dipterocarp forests and forest margins.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Millettia pterocarpa classified as Vulnerable?
Millettia pterocarpa 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. Millettia pterocarpa faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its Southeast Asian range. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging operations targeting its preferred lowland and hill forest habitats for timber extraction and agricultural expansion. Urban development and infrastructure projects have further fragmented remaining populations, while the species' limited dispersal ability restricts natural recolonization of cleared areas.
Where does Millettia pterocarpa live?
Millettia pterocarpa 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 Millettia pterocarpa?
The main threats to Millettia pterocarpa 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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