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Psychotria glandulifera

Unknown

Overview

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

Psychotria glandulifera faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in tropical montane forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Mining activities and infrastructure development further threaten the specialized cloud forest ecosystems this species requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits tropical montane cloud forests and humid highland forests, typically occurring at elevations between 1,000-2,500 meters. It requires the consistent moisture and stable temperatures characteristic of these specialized ecosystems.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Psychotria glandulifera classified as Endangered?
Psychotria glandulifera 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. Psychotria glandulifera faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in tropical montane forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Mining activities and infrastructure development further threaten the specialized cloud forest ecosystems this species requires for survival.
Where does Psychotria glandulifera live?
Psychotria glandulifera occurs in Sri Lanka. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Psychotria glandulifera?
The main threats to Psychotria glandulifera 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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