Polyalthia sympetala
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Polyalthia sympetala 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 accelerated forest clearance in recent decades, reducing available habitat by an estimated 30-50% over the past generation.
Habitat
Polyalthia sympetala inhabits primary and secondary lowland tropical rainforests, typically occurring in the understory and middle canopy layers at elevations below 800 meters. The species shows preference for well-drained soils in areas with consistent moisture and partial shade, often found along forest edges and in gaps created by natural disturbance.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in ANNONACEAE
Threatened in Malaysia
Frequently asked questions
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