Ouratea quintasii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Ouratea quintasii faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and logging activities that fragment its remaining forest habitat in West Africa. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized deforestation, while climate change poses additional stress through altered rainfall patterns affecting forest composition. Mining operations in the region further threaten the integrity of its ecosystem.
Habitat
Ouratea quintasii inhabits tropical rainforests and gallery forests in West Africa, typically found in areas with high humidity and consistent rainfall. The species occurs in both primary and secondary forest formations, often along forest edges and in clearings where light penetration supports its growth requirements.