Xylopia pierrei
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Xylopia pierrei faces significant pressure from deforestation and forest degradation across its Southeast Asian range, particularly in Vietnam and Cambodia where logging operations target its lowland forest habitats. Agricultural expansion for palm oil plantations and rice cultivation has fragmented remaining populations, while the species' slow growth rate and specific pollination requirements make recovery challenging. Urban development and infrastructure projects in coastal regions have further reduced available habitat, with some subpopulations now isolated in small forest fragments.
Habitat
Xylopia pierrei inhabits lowland tropical rainforests and semi-evergreen forests from sea level to approximately 500 meters elevation. The species typically occurs in primary and secondary forest understory, preferring areas with high humidity and well-drained soils in Vietnam, Cambodia, and southern Thailand.
Other threatened species in Annonaceae
Frequently asked questions
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