Myristica corticata
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Myristica corticata faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in Southeast Asian lowland forests. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its slow growth rate and specific ecological requirements, making population recovery extremely difficult once local populations are eliminated. Logging operations and agricultural expansion continue to fragment the remaining forest patches where this nutmeg species occurs.
Habitat
Myristica corticata inhabits primary and secondary lowland tropical rainforests, typically occurring in areas with high humidity and consistent rainfall patterns. The species is found in both hill forests and coastal lowland areas, often growing in association with other Myristicaceae family members in the forest understory and canopy.
