Ocotea fragrantissima
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Ocotea fragrantissima faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its restricted distribution and the ongoing fragmentation of remaining forest patches. Selective logging for valuable timber and agricultural expansion continue to reduce suitable habitat, while the species' slow growth rate hampers natural recovery in degraded areas.
Habitat
This species inhabits the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, occurring in both primary and secondary montane forests at elevations between 800-1,500 meters. It typically grows in well-drained soils on slopes and ridges within the humid subtropical forest ecosystem.