Mollia grandiflora
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Mollia grandiflora faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its limited range in the Atlantic Forest region. Habitat fragmentation has isolated remaining populations, reducing genetic diversity and limiting natural regeneration. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to encroach on the species' remaining forest patches, while invasive plant species compete for resources in degraded areas.
Habitat
This species inhabits remnant Atlantic Forest fragments, typically occurring in humid montane forests between 800-1,400 meters elevation. It requires well-drained soils and partial canopy cover, often found along forest edges and in secondary growth areas recovering from past disturbance.
