Tabebuia cassinoides
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Tabebuia cassinoides faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its Atlantic Forest range in southeastern Brazil. Urban expansion, agricultural development, and logging operations have fragmented remaining populations into isolated patches. The species' slow growth rate and specific soil requirements make natural regeneration difficult in degraded areas, while its valuable timber continues to drive selective harvesting pressure.
Habitat
This species inhabits lowland Atlantic Forest remnants and secondary forests in southeastern Brazil, typically growing on well-drained soils in areas with high humidity and consistent rainfall. It occurs in both primary forest understory and forest edges, adapting to partially disturbed environments but requiring forest cover for successful reproduction.