CR

Timonius jambosella

Unknown

Overview

Timonius flavescens is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It a shrub or tree which ranges from the Seychelles to Indochina, western Malesia, and Papuasia.

Timonius jambosella faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion across its limited range in Southeast Asian tropical forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and logging activities. Urban development and infrastructure projects have further fragmented the remaining forest patches where this plant species occurs.

Threat summary

Habitat

Timonius jambosella inhabits tropical lowland and montane forests in Southeast Asia, typically growing in the understory of primary and secondary forest ecosystems. The species requires humid forest conditions with well-drained soils and partial shade provided by the forest canopy.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Timonius jambosella classified as Critically Endangered?
Timonius jambosella is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Timonius jambosella faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion across its limited range in Southeast Asian tropical forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and logging activities. Urban development and infrastructure projects have further fragmented the remaining forest patches where this plant species occurs.
Where does Timonius jambosella live?
Timonius jambosella occurs in Sri Lanka. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Timonius jambosella?
The main threats to Timonius jambosella 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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