Spiraeanthemum serratum
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Spiraeanthemum serratum faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in New Caledonia's humid forests. Mining activities, particularly nickel extraction, pose an additional significant threat to remaining populations through habitat destruction and soil contamination. The species' restricted distribution makes it especially vulnerable to localized disturbances and climate-related changes in precipitation patterns.
Habitat
This endemic shrub inhabits the humid montane forests of New Caledonia, typically growing in well-drained soils on slopes and ridges at elevations between 200-800 meters. It thrives in the understory and forest edges of primary and secondary rainforest ecosystems.
Other threatened species in Cunoniaceae
Frequently asked questions
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