VU

Platymiscium gracile

Unknown

Overview

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

Platymiscium gracile faces severe pressure from selective logging due to its valuable timber properties, with mature trees being specifically targeted for commercial harvest. Deforestation for agricultural expansion and cattle ranching has fragmented its remaining forest habitat across Central America. The species' slow growth rate and limited regeneration capacity make population recovery extremely difficult once stands are depleted.

Threat summary

Habitat

This tropical hardwood tree inhabits lowland and montane rainforests from Mexico through Central America, typically growing in well-drained soils at elevations up to 1,500 meters. It occurs in both primary and secondary forest formations, often as scattered individuals rather than dense populations.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Platymiscium gracile classified as Vulnerable?
Platymiscium gracile 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. Platymiscium gracile faces severe pressure from selective logging due to its valuable timber properties, with mature trees being specifically targeted for commercial harvest. Deforestation for agricultural expansion and cattle ranching has fragmented its remaining forest habitat across Central America. The species' slow growth rate and limited regeneration capacity make population recovery extremely difficult once stands are depleted.
Where does Platymiscium gracile live?
Platymiscium gracile 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 Platymiscium gracile?
The main threats to Platymiscium gracile 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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