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Poeciloneuron pauciflorum

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Overview

Poeciloneuron pauciflorum is a species of flowering plant in the family Calophyllaceae. It was recorded in Travancore and Tirunelveli in 19th century India. It has not been recorded since. The specific epithet pauciflora is Latin for 'few-flowered'.

Poeciloneuron pauciflorum faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Western Ghats. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented into small, isolated patches. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further reduced available habitat, while the species' specific ecological requirements limit its ability to adapt to degraded environments.

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Habitat

This endemic tree species inhabits the tropical evergreen and semi-evergreen forests of the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot in southwestern India. It typically occurs in moist, shaded forest understories at elevations between 500-1200 meters, requiring specific soil and moisture conditions found in these ancient mountain ecosystems.

Forest· major

Other threatened species in CALOPHYLLACEAE

VU

Calophyllum verticillatum

Declining
EN

Mammea pseudoprotorhus

Declining
CR

Calophyllum acutiputamen

Unknown
CR

Marila dissitiflora

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Poeciloneuron pauciflorum classified as Endangered?
Poeciloneuron pauciflorum 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. Poeciloneuron pauciflorum faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Western Ghats. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented into small, isolated patches. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further reduced available habitat, while the species' specific ecological requirements limit its ability to adapt to degraded environments.
Where does Poeciloneuron pauciflorum live?
Poeciloneuron pauciflorum 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 Poeciloneuron pauciflorum?
The main threats to Poeciloneuron pauciflorum 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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