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Polyscias quintasii

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Overview

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

Polyscias quintasii faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in West and Central Africa. The species' restriction to primary and secondary tropical forests makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations and conversion of forest land for palm oil plantations and subsistence farming. Climate change compounds these threats by altering rainfall patterns and temperature regimes that affect forest composition and the species' reproductive cycles.

Threat summary

Habitat

Polyscias quintasii inhabits tropical rainforests of West and Central Africa, occurring in both primary forest understory and secondary forest regeneration areas. The species typically grows in humid, shaded environments with rich, well-drained soils at elevations from sea level to approximately 800 meters.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Polyscias quintasii classified as Endangered?
Polyscias quintasii is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Polyscias quintasii faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in West and Central Africa. The species' restriction to primary and secondary tropical forests makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations and conversion of forest land for palm oil plantations and subsistence farming. Climate change compounds these threats by altering rainfall patterns and temperature regimes that affect forest composition and the species' reproductive cycles.
Where does Polyscias quintasii live?
Polyscias quintasii occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Polyscias quintasii?
The main threats to Polyscias quintasii 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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