VU

Tabebuia cassinoides

Declining

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.

Threat summary

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.

Other threatened species in BIGNONIACEAE

CR

Amphitecna fonceti

Declining
VU

Amphitecna macrophylla

Declining
VU

Amphitecna montana

Declining
EN

Amphitecna steyermarkii

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Tabebuia cassinoides classified as Vulnerable?
Tabebuia cassinoides 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. 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.
Where does Tabebuia cassinoides live?
Tabebuia cassinoides 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 Tabebuia cassinoides?
The main threats to Tabebuia cassinoides 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.

Get weekly conservation intelligence

One short digest a week of the most striking species and country data we ship, plus breaking conservation news paired with our database where it matters.

Free, no spam. One-click unsubscribe in every email.