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Syzygium poyanum

Declining

Overview

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

Syzygium poyanum faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Western Ghats of India. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while collection for timber and non-timber forest products further reduces population numbers. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the montane forest conditions this endemic species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Syzygium poyanum is endemic to the montane evergreen forests of the Western Ghats in southern India, typically occurring at elevations between 1,000-2,000 meters. The species thrives in the moist, cool conditions of these biodiversity-rich mountain forests, often growing in association with other endemic flora.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical dry· majorShrubland· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservationLegislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Syzygium poyanum classified as Endangered?
Syzygium poyanum is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Syzygium poyanum faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Western Ghats of India. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while collection for timber and non-timber forest products further reduces population numbers. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the montane forest conditions this endemic species requires.
Where does Syzygium poyanum live?
Syzygium poyanum occurs in New Caledonia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Syzygium poyanum?
The main threats to Syzygium poyanum 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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