VU

Dyera polyphylla

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Dyera polyphylla faces severe pressure from commercial logging operations targeting its valuable timber, which is highly prized for construction and furniture making. Widespread deforestation for palm oil plantations and agricultural expansion has fragmented its lowland forest habitat across Southeast Asia. The species' slow growth rate and specific habitat requirements make population recovery particularly challenging once forests are cleared.

Threat summary

Habitat

Dyera polyphylla inhabits primary and secondary lowland tropical rainforests, typically found in well-drained soils at elevations up to 800 meters. The species occurs naturally in the dipterocarp forests of Malaysia, Indonesia, and southern Thailand, where it forms part of the emergent canopy layer.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical swamp· majorWetlands (inland) - Bogs, marshes, swamps, fens· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Dyera polyphylla classified as Vulnerable?
Dyera polyphylla is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Dyera polyphylla faces severe pressure from commercial logging operations targeting its valuable timber, which is highly prized for construction and furniture making. Widespread deforestation for palm oil plantations and agricultural expansion has fragmented its lowland forest habitat across Southeast Asia. The species' slow growth rate and specific habitat requirements make population recovery particularly challenging once forests are cleared.
Where does Dyera polyphylla live?
Dyera polyphylla occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Dyera polyphylla?
The main threats to Dyera polyphylla are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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