VU

Pittosporum sylvaticum

Stable

Overview

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

Pittosporum sylvaticum faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as native forests in its limited range are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with small population fragments increasingly isolated from one another. Invasive plant species compete for resources in remaining forest patches, while climate change threatens to alter the specific environmental conditions this endemic species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Pittosporum sylvaticum inhabits native forest ecosystems, typically found in moist woodland areas and forest margins. The species grows in well-drained soils within mixed native forest communities, often in areas with moderate to high rainfall.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recovery

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VU

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VU

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EN

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pittosporum sylvaticum classified as Vulnerable?
Pittosporum sylvaticum 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. Pittosporum sylvaticum faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as native forests in its limited range are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with small population fragments increasingly isolated from one another. Invasive plant species compete for resources in remaining forest patches, while climate change threatens to alter the specific environmental conditions this endemic species requires.
Where does Pittosporum sylvaticum live?
Pittosporum sylvaticum occurs in New Caledonia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Pittosporum sylvaticum?
The main threats to Pittosporum sylvaticum 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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