Strychnos tetragona
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Strychnos tetragona faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and agricultural conversion of its native forest habitat in Madagascar. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while its slow growth rate as a woody climber hampers natural recovery. Collection pressure for traditional medicinal uses compounds these threats, as Strychnos species are valued for their alkaloid compounds.
Habitat
This endemic Malagasy species inhabits humid lowland and montane forests, typically growing as a woody climber in the forest understory and canopy edges. It requires intact forest ecosystems with stable moisture levels and is particularly associated with primary forest remnants in eastern Madagascar.
Other threatened species in LOGANIACEAE
Threatened in Sri Lanka
Frequently asked questions
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