Urophyllum ellipticum
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Urophyllum ellipticum faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Southeast Asian tropical forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Mining activities and infrastructure development further compound these pressures, while climate change threatens to alter the specific microclimatic conditions this understory shrub requires.
Habitat
This species inhabits the understory of primary and secondary tropical rainforests, typically found in areas with high humidity and filtered sunlight. It occurs in both lowland and hill forests, preferring well-drained soils with rich organic matter.
