Ormosia revoluta
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Ormosia revoluta faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion for agriculture and urban development across its limited range in tropical forests. The species' slow growth rate and specific soil requirements make it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining populations become isolated and unable to maintain genetic diversity. Illegal logging for its valuable timber and collection of seeds for ornamental purposes further compound population decline pressures.
Habitat
Ormosia revoluta inhabits tropical and subtropical moist forests, typically growing in well-drained soils on slopes and ridges at elevations between 200-800 meters. The species requires intact forest canopy and is particularly associated with primary forest ecosystems where it forms part of the understory to mid-canopy vegetation.
Other threatened species in FABACEAE
Threatened in Colombia
Frequently asked questions
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