Xylopia aromatica
Local name: yãwĩ’ɨ sĩ
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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.
Xylopia aromatica faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its range in the Brazilian Cerrado and Atlantic Forest regions. Deforestation for soybean cultivation and pasture development has fragmented its habitat, while selective logging targets mature trees for timber and traditional medicine harvesting. Urban development and infrastructure projects further reduce available habitat, particularly affecting populations near expanding cities.
Habitat
This aromatic tree species inhabits tropical dry forests, gallery forests, and cerrado savanna woodlands across Brazil, typically growing in well-drained soils at elevations up to 1,200 meters. It thrives in both primary and secondary forest formations, often found along forest edges and in areas with seasonal rainfall patterns.
Other threatened species in Annonaceae
Frequently asked questions
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