rosewoodtree
CR

rosewoodtree

Aniba rosaeodora

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aniba_rosaeodora

Overview

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

The rosewood tree faces severe population decline due to intensive harvesting for its highly valuable rosewood oil, extracted from the heartwood and used in perfumery and cosmetics. Decades of unsustainable exploitation combined with habitat loss from deforestation in the Amazon basin have drastically reduced wild populations, making this species critically endangered.

Threat summary

Habitat

Inhabits tropical rainforests of the Amazon basin, primarily in terra firme (non-flooded) forests and occasionally in várzea (seasonally flooded) areas, typically at elevations below 300 meters. The species occurs in both primary and secondary forest formations with well-drained soils.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is rosewoodtree classified as Critically Endangered?
rosewoodtree is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. The rosewood tree faces severe population decline due to intensive harvesting for its highly valuable rosewood oil, extracted from the heartwood and used in perfumery and cosmetics. Decades of unsustainable exploitation combined with habitat loss from deforestation in the Amazon basin have drastically reduced wild populations, making this species critically endangered.
Where does rosewoodtree live?
rosewoodtree 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 rosewoodtree?
The main threats to rosewoodtree 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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