VU

Ternstroemia howardiana

Unknown

Overview

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

Ternstroemia howardiana faces significant pressure from habitat conversion as montane forests in its limited range are cleared for agriculture and development. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while climate change poses additional risks by altering the cool, humid conditions essential for its survival in high-elevation ecosystems.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid highland areas, typically occurring in cool, moist environments at moderate to high elevations. It grows in areas with consistent moisture and filtered sunlight characteristic of tropical mountain forest ecosystems.

Forest· majorRocky areas· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ternstroemia howardiana classified as Vulnerable?
Ternstroemia howardiana 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. Ternstroemia howardiana faces significant pressure from habitat conversion as montane forests in its limited range are cleared for agriculture and development. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while climate change poses additional risks by altering the cool, humid conditions essential for its survival in high-elevation ecosystems.
Where does Ternstroemia howardiana live?
Ternstroemia howardiana 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 Ternstroemia howardiana?
The main threats to Ternstroemia howardiana 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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