Pouteria semecarpifolia
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Pouteria semecarpifolia faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Logging activities targeting valuable timber species in mixed forests further reduce suitable habitat, while urban development continues to encroach on remaining forest fragments.
Habitat
This species inhabits lowland and montane Atlantic Forest remnants in southeastern Brazil, typically growing in mixed tropical rainforest at elevations between 200-800 meters. It occurs in both primary forest and well-developed secondary forest, showing preference for areas with rich, well-drained soils and high humidity levels.
