Sclerolobium striatum
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Sclerolobium striatum faces significant pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its range in the Brazilian Cerrado and Atlantic Forest regions. The species is particularly vulnerable to cattle ranching and soybean cultivation, which have converted large areas of its native savanna and forest habitats. Urban development and infrastructure projects further fragment remaining populations, while the species' slow growth rate limits its ability to recover from habitat disturbance.
Habitat
Sclerolobium striatum occurs in the Brazilian Cerrado savanna and transitional areas of the Atlantic Forest, typically growing in well-drained soils of open woodlands and forest edges. The species prefers areas with seasonal rainfall patterns and can tolerate both gallery forests and more open savanna environments.
