Ormosia polita
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Ormosia polita faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its range in tropical South America. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging operations targeting its preferred mature forest habitats, while agricultural expansion and cattle ranching continue to reduce available habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering precipitation patterns and temperature regimes that affect the species' reproductive cycles and seedling establishment.
Habitat
Ormosia polita inhabits lowland and montane tropical rainforests, typically occurring in mature forest stands with well-developed canopy structure. The species shows preference for areas with rich, well-drained soils and is often found along forest edges and in secondary growth areas adjacent to primary forest.
Other threatened species in FABACEAE
Threatened in Malaysia
Frequently asked questions
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