Pachira calophylla
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Pachira calophylla faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Central America. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Logging operations targeting valuable timber species in the same ecosystems have significantly reduced suitable habitat, while conversion of lowland forests to cattle ranches and crop plantations continues to eliminate critical growing areas.
Habitat
Pachira calophylla inhabits tropical lowland rainforests and moist deciduous forests, typically found in areas with high humidity and consistent rainfall. The species grows in both primary and secondary forest environments, often along riverbanks and in forest clearings where it can access adequate sunlight.
Other threatened species in MALVACEAE
Threatened in Peru
Frequently asked questions
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