Trichostachys interrupta
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Trichostachys interrupta faces severe pressure from ongoing deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in Madagascar's eastern rainforests. Agricultural expansion, particularly slash-and-burn cultivation, continues to reduce and isolate remaining forest patches. The species' specialized habitat requirements and restricted distribution make it particularly vulnerable to these anthropogenic pressures, with climate change potentially exacerbating habitat loss through altered precipitation patterns.
Habitat
This species inhabits Madagascar's eastern humid forests, typically found in primary and well-developed secondary rainforest at elevations between 800-1,200 meters. It shows preference for areas with dense canopy cover and high humidity levels characteristic of the island's montane forest ecosystems.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in RUBIACEAE
Threatened in Cameroon
Frequently asked questions
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