VU

Symplocos cordifolia

Unknown

Overview

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

Symplocos cordifolia faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its native range in the Western Ghats and other montane regions of India. Agricultural expansion, particularly tea and coffee plantations, has converted much of its natural forest habitat. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to fragment remaining populations, while unsustainable harvesting for traditional medicine and timber further reduces wild populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

Symplocos cordifolia inhabits montane evergreen forests and shola grasslands, typically found at elevations between 1,000-2,500 meters in the Western Ghats. The species thrives in moist, well-drained soils within dense forest understories and forest edges, often associated with other endemic flora of the region's biodiversity hotspots.

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EN

Symplocos culminicola

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CR

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CR

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EN

Symplocos oreophila

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Symplocos cordifolia classified as Vulnerable?
Symplocos cordifolia 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. Symplocos cordifolia faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its native range in the Western Ghats and other montane regions of India. Agricultural expansion, particularly tea and coffee plantations, has converted much of its natural forest habitat. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to fragment remaining populations, while unsustainable harvesting for traditional medicine and timber further reduces wild populations.
Where does Symplocos cordifolia live?
Symplocos cordifolia 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 Symplocos cordifolia?
The main threats to Symplocos cordifolia 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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