Santiria dacryodifolia
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Santiria dacryodifolia faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its Southeast Asian range. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging operations targeting its primary forest habitats, while agricultural expansion and palm oil plantations continue to fragment remaining populations. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering rainfall patterns essential for this moisture-dependent tree species.
Habitat
Santiria dacryodifolia inhabits lowland and hill dipterocarp forests across Southeast Asia, typically occurring in primary and mature secondary forests at elevations up to 800 meters. The species requires well-drained soils and consistent moisture levels, making it particularly dependent on intact forest canopy cover.