VU

Weinmannia spiraeoides

Unknown

Overview

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

Weinmannia spiraeoides faces significant pressure from habitat conversion as montane forests are cleared for agriculture and urban development across its limited range. The species' restriction to specific elevation zones makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, as warming temperatures force suitable habitat upslope into increasingly fragmented areas. Invasive plant species further degrade remaining forest patches, altering the understory composition that this endemic tree depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic tree species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid subtropical forests at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters. It typically grows in well-drained soils along ridges and slopes where persistent cloud cover maintains the high humidity levels essential for its survival.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Weinmannia spiraeoides classified as Vulnerable?
Weinmannia spiraeoides 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. Weinmannia spiraeoides faces significant pressure from habitat conversion as montane forests are cleared for agriculture and urban development across its limited range. The species' restriction to specific elevation zones makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts, as warming temperatures force suitable habitat upslope into increasingly fragmented areas. Invasive plant species further degrade remaining forest patches, altering the understory composition that this endemic tree depends upon.
Where does Weinmannia spiraeoides live?
Weinmannia spiraeoides occurs in Fiji. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Weinmannia spiraeoides?
The main threats to Weinmannia spiraeoides 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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