Mitrephora sirikitiae
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Mitrephora sirikitiae faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its extremely limited range in Thailand. The species' restriction to lowland and hill forests makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion for palm oil plantations and urban development. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment the remaining forest patches, while the species' apparent rarity and specialized habitat requirements leave little room for population recovery.
Habitat
This rare tree species is endemic to Thailand, where it inhabits lowland and hill forests at elevations typically below 800 meters. It occurs in both primary and secondary forest environments, showing a preference for areas with well-drained soils and partial canopy cover.
