Sophora wightii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Sophora wightii faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its native range in the Western Ghats. The species is particularly vulnerable to collection pressure for traditional medicinal uses, as various plant parts are harvested from wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the montane ecosystems where this endemic legume occurs.
Habitat
Sophora wightii is endemic to the montane forests and grasslands of the Western Ghats in southern India, typically occurring at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters. The species inhabits shola forests, forest edges, and adjacent grassland ecosystems characteristic of the high-altitude tropical montane zone.
Other threatened species in FABACEAE
Threatened in Bhutan
Frequently asked questions
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