ENEndangered

Tabernaemontana persicariifolia

Unknown

Overview

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

Tabernaemontana persicariifolia faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Western Ghats of India. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while collection for traditional medicinal uses has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat as shifting precipitation patterns affect the moist forest conditions this species requires.
Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits moist deciduous and semi-evergreen forests in the Western Ghats of India, typically occurring at elevations between 300-1200 meters. It grows in forest understory and edge habitats where it benefits from partial shade and consistent moisture levels.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Tabernaemontana persicariifolia classified as Endangered?

Tabernaemontana persicariifolia 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. Tabernaemontana persicariifolia faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Western Ghats of India. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while collection for traditional medicinal uses has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat as shifting precipitation patterns affect the moist forest conditions this species requires.

Where does Tabernaemontana persicariifolia live?

Tabernaemontana persicariifolia occurs in Mauritius, and Réunion. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.

What are the main threats to Tabernaemontana persicariifolia?

The main threats to Tabernaemontana persicariifolia 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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