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Vitex clementis

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Overview

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

Vitex clementis faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Ongoing logging activities and land clearing for palm oil plantations continue to reduce the already critically small habitat patches where this tree species persists.

Threat summary

Habitat

Vitex clementis occurs in tropical lowland rainforests and secondary forest habitats, typically found in areas with well-drained soils and high humidity. The species is associated with mixed dipterocarp forests and forest edges in Southeast Asian tropical ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Vitex clementis classified as Critically Endangered?
Vitex clementis 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. Vitex clementis faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Ongoing logging activities and land clearing for palm oil plantations continue to reduce the already critically small habitat patches where this tree species persists.
Where does Vitex clementis live?
Vitex clementis 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 Vitex clementis?
The main threats to Vitex clementis 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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