VU

Palaquium maingayi

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Palaquium maingayi faces severe pressure from commercial logging operations targeting its valuable timber, which is highly prized for construction and furniture making. Rapid agricultural expansion, particularly oil palm plantations, has fragmented its remaining forest habitat across peninsular Malaysia and southern Thailand. The species' slow growth rate and specific soil requirements make natural regeneration extremely difficult in disturbed areas.

Threat summary

Habitat

This large canopy tree inhabits lowland tropical rainforests, typically growing on well-drained soils in primary and mature secondary forests. It occurs primarily in peninsular Malaysia and southern Thailand, favoring areas with consistent rainfall and rich, deep soils at elevations below 300 meters.

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Palaquium maingayi classified as Vulnerable?
Palaquium maingayi is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Palaquium maingayi faces severe pressure from commercial logging operations targeting its valuable timber, which is highly prized for construction and furniture making. Rapid agricultural expansion, particularly oil palm plantations, has fragmented its remaining forest habitat across peninsular Malaysia and southern Thailand. The species' slow growth rate and specific soil requirements make natural regeneration extremely difficult in disturbed areas.
Where does Palaquium maingayi live?
Palaquium maingayi occurs in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Palaquium maingayi?
The main threats to Palaquium maingayi are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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