Planchonella stellibacca
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Planchonella stellibacca faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Invasive plant species compete for resources and alter the forest understory composition essential for regeneration.
Habitat
This species inhabits lowland tropical rainforests and moist forest margins, typically occurring in areas with rich, well-drained soils. It is found in both primary and secondary forest habitats, often in association with other native Sapotaceae species.
