Machaerium androvillosum
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Machaerium androvillosum faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat fragmentation across Madagascar's eastern rainforests. The species is particularly vulnerable to selective logging pressure as its valuable hardwood timber makes it a target for commercial exploitation. Agricultural expansion and slash-and-burn practices have further reduced its already limited range, while the species' slow growth rate and specific ecological requirements make natural recovery extremely difficult.
Habitat
This leguminous tree species is endemic to Madagascar's eastern humid forests, typically found in primary and secondary rainforest ecosystems at elevations between 800-1,200 meters. It grows in well-drained soils within the montane forest zones where it forms part of the diverse canopy structure.