Xylopia amplexicaulis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Xylopia amplexicaulis faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and agricultural conversion within its limited range in Madagascar's eastern rainforests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while selective logging targets the mature forest canopy where this tree species thrives. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the humid conditions essential for its survival.
Habitat
Xylopia amplexicaulis is endemic to the humid lowland and montane rainforests of eastern Madagascar, typically occurring in primary forest canopy at elevations between 200-1,200 meters. The species requires well-drained soils and consistent moisture levels characteristic of Madagascar's eastern escarpment forests.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in ANNONACEAE
Frequently asked questions
Why is Xylopia amplexicaulis classified as Critically Endangered?
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