Perrottetia calva
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Perrottetia calva faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Western Ghats. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while invasive plant species further degrade remaining forest fragments. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific moisture and temperature conditions this endemic tree requires for survival.
Habitat
Perrottetia calva is endemic to the tropical montane forests of the Western Ghats in India, typically occurring in moist deciduous and semi-evergreen forest ecosystems at elevations between 800-1500 meters. The species requires specific microclimate conditions with high humidity and consistent moisture levels found in these biodiversity-rich mountain forests.