VU

Plinia cordifolia

Declining

Overview

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

Plinia cordifolia faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development throughout its native range in Brazil's Atlantic Forest region. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Selective logging for valuable timber species further degrades the forest canopy structure that this endemic fruit tree requires for optimal growth and reproduction.

Threat summary

Habitat

Plinia cordifolia is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, where it grows in humid montane forests and forest edges at elevations between 500-1,200 meters. The species thrives in well-drained soils within the forest understory and secondary growth areas, often associated with other endemic Myrtaceae species.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Plinia cordifolia classified as Vulnerable?
Plinia cordifolia 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. Plinia cordifolia faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development throughout its native range in Brazil's Atlantic Forest region. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Selective logging for valuable timber species further degrades the forest canopy structure that this endemic fruit tree requires for optimal growth and reproduction.
Where does Plinia cordifolia live?
Plinia cordifolia 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 Plinia cordifolia?
The main threats to Plinia cordifolia 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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