Symplocos amplifolia
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Symplocos amplifolia faces significant pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in its native montane forest ecosystems. Agricultural expansion and logging activities have fragmented its remaining populations, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat zones to higher elevations. The species' limited distribution and specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to ongoing forest degradation in Southeast Asian mountain regions.
Habitat
Symplocos amplifolia inhabits montane forests and cloud forests at elevations typically between 1,000-2,500 meters. The species prefers moist, well-drained soils in primary and secondary forest environments with high humidity and consistent rainfall patterns.
Other threatened species in SYMPLOCACEAE
Threatened in Colombia
Frequently asked questions
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