Syzygium periyarense
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Syzygium periyarense faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to expanding agricultural activities and human settlements in the Western Ghats region. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks to its specialized montane forest ecosystem. Invasive plant species are increasingly competing with native vegetation, further reducing suitable habitat for this endemic tree.
Habitat
This endemic tree species inhabits the montane evergreen forests of the Western Ghats in Kerala, India, typically occurring at elevations between 1,000-1,500 meters. It grows in moist, shaded forest understories with rich, well-drained soils characteristic of the region's biodiversity hotspot.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in MYRTACEAE
Threatened in India
Frequently asked questions
Why is Syzygium periyarense classified as Critically Endangered?
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