Polyalthia litseifolia
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Polyalthia litseifolia faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Southeast Asian lowland forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while selective logging targets the mature forest canopy where this tree species thrives. Urban development and palm oil plantation establishment have eliminated significant portions of its historical range.
Habitat
This species inhabits lowland tropical rainforests, typically found in the understory and middle canopy of primary and mature secondary forests. It prefers well-drained soils in areas with consistent rainfall and high humidity typical of Southeast Asian dipterocarp forests.
Other threatened species in Annonaceae
Frequently asked questions
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