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Lophopetalum tanahgambut

Lophopetalum tanahgambut

Indonesia
Status
Not Evaluated

IUCN conservation assessment category

Habitat
Forest, Wetland

Primary ecological niche & biome

Diet
C3 autotrophic photosynthesis, deep root mineral absorption, and carbon sequestration

Dietary type and primary food source

Activity
deciduous summer foliage, vernal flowering, and seasonal seed dispersal

Diurnal, nocturnal, or active patterns

Scientific Summary

GBIF Taxonomic Backbone & Wikipedia Registry Profile

Ecology and phenology: — In intact peat swamp forest with soil conditions that are always wet to flooded. In its type location, this new species is relatively rare and its seedlings are found very far from mature trees, this is probably due to the mechanism of winged seeds dispersing the seeds far from the parent trees. Lophopetalum tanahgambut was observed flowering during February – April, and fruiting in April – June.
Biology & Conservation

Ecologically, the conservation status of Lophopetalum tanahgambut is officially designated as Not Evaluated. Current field registries estimate a global population composed of an unquantified number of individuals, making habitat preservation critical to maintaining their wild populations.

It is typically endemic to forest, wetland, showing great physiological synergy with its surroundings. In terms of dietary preferences, it relies primarily on a diet of c3 autotrophic photosynthesis, deep root mineral absorption, and carbon sequestration. It exhibits specialized adaptations centered around a deciduous summer foliage, vernal flowering, and seasonal seed dispersal activity pattern, optimizing its energy conservation and interactions within its native ecosystem. The species has a typical natural lifespan of approximately 150 years, allowing it to adapt and mature through structured generational cycles.

Ongoing biological monitoring and ecological advocacy emphasize the importance of protecting this species. The stability of its food chain and the prevention of fragmentation in its primary range are vital for the continued survival of Lophopetalum tanahgambut.

Energy & Activity Profile
Habitat & Adaptation Index
Quick Facts
Native RangeIndonesia
Habitat RangeForest, Wetland
Lifespan150 Yrs
StatusData Deficient
ScientificLophopetalum tanahgambut
Registry Info
Lifespan150 years
KingdomPlantae
FamilyCelastraceae
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