Myristica ultrabasica
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Myristica ultrabasica faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited range across ultramafic soils of Southeast Asia. Mining activities targeting the nickel-rich serpentine substrates that this species depends on pose an escalating threat to remaining populations. The species' highly specialized soil requirements make it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as suitable growing sites become increasingly isolated and degraded.
Habitat
This nutmeg species is endemic to ultramafic soils derived from serpentine and other magnesium-rich substrates in tropical montane forests. It occurs in specialized plant communities adapted to the unique chemical conditions of these metalliferous soils, typically at elevations between 500-1500 meters.
