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Planchonella cauliflora

Declining

Overview

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

Planchonella cauliflora faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in tropical rainforests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while its slow growth rate and specific pollination requirements limit natural recovery. Urban development and logging operations continue to reduce the remaining forest patches where this endemic tree survives.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic tree species inhabits lowland tropical rainforests, typically found in primary forest understory and forest edges. It requires well-drained soils and the humid microclimate conditions characteristic of intact rainforest ecosystems.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservationLegislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Planchonella cauliflora classified as Endangered?
Planchonella cauliflora 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. Planchonella cauliflora faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in tropical rainforests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while its slow growth rate and specific pollination requirements limit natural recovery. Urban development and logging operations continue to reduce the remaining forest patches where this endemic tree survives.
Where does Planchonella cauliflora live?
Planchonella cauliflora 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 Planchonella cauliflora?
The main threats to Planchonella cauliflora 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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