Zygia oriunda
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Zygia oriunda faces severe pressure from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Central American lowland forests. The species' specialized pollination requirements and narrow habitat preferences make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, as isolated populations struggle to maintain genetic diversity and reproductive success.
Habitat
This leguminous tree species inhabits lowland tropical rainforests and secondary forests at elevations below 800 meters. It typically grows in well-drained soils along forest edges and in partially disturbed areas where canopy gaps provide adequate light penetration.