Myrcianthes crebrifolia
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Myrcianthes crebrifolia faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development throughout its limited range in the Atlantic Forest region. Habitat fragmentation has isolated remaining populations, reducing genetic diversity and limiting natural regeneration. The species' slow growth rate and specific soil requirements make it particularly vulnerable to land-use changes and edge effects in forest fragments.
Habitat
This endemic species occurs in montane Atlantic Forest formations, typically found in well-drained soils of cloud forests and forest edges at elevations between 800-1,500 meters. It grows in both primary forest understory and secondary forest regeneration areas within its restricted range in southeastern Brazil.