Ouratea cauliflora
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Ouratea cauliflora faces significant pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Mining activities and urban development further threaten the specialized forest environments this species requires for survival.
Habitat
Ouratea cauliflora is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, where it grows in humid lowland and montane forest environments. The species typically occurs in well-preserved forest areas with rich, organic soils and consistent moisture levels.