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<p><i>Cullenia exarillata</i> A. Robyns, an important tree species, is specifically distributed in the evergreen rainforest region of the southern Western Ghats of India. The plant is a perennial flowering species classified as a member of the Malvaceae family. The tree species exhibit a notable presence in mid-elevation tropical wet evergreen rainforests. The lion-tailed macaque, a native primate species, heavily relies on this food source for sustenance, highlighting its ecological importance. The tree’s characteristics classify it as a keystone species within its respective ecosystem. The species has an ecological role as a crucial source of sustenance in the Western Ghats region, particularly due to restricted food availability. When other edible fruits are not available, the animals consume large quantities of fruits. When other fruits are abundant, animals are less dependent on this fruit. <i>Cullenia</i> is a plant species that exhibits a high level of desirability among lion-tailed macaques (<i>Macaca silenus</i>) and plays a crucial role as a substantial dietary component for the entire population of these primates. The review consolidates current knowledge on its taxonomy, ecological interactions, conservation status. The tree depends on animal mediated pollination and seed dispersal, limits its natural regeneration. The review aims to provide a summary for future ecological research, restoration efforts while emphasizing the need for more studies to support the conservation of this threatened species.</p>

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Comprehensive insights into Cullenia exarillata A. Robyns: an endemic keystone species of Western Ghats

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    2026年1月8日

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  • Sasidharan Revathy,
  • Kalluvettankuzhy Krishnan Nair Sabu,
  • Sabarimuthan William Decruse

摘要

Cullenia exarillata A. Robyns, an important tree species, is specifically distributed in the evergreen rainforest region of the southern Western Ghats of India. The plant is a perennial flowering species classified as a member of the Malvaceae family. The tree species exhibit a notable presence in mid-elevation tropical wet evergreen rainforests. The lion-tailed macaque, a native primate species, heavily relies on this food source for sustenance, highlighting its ecological importance. The tree’s characteristics classify it as a keystone species within its respective ecosystem. The species has an ecological role as a crucial source of sustenance in the Western Ghats region, particularly due to restricted food availability. When other edible fruits are not available, the animals consume large quantities of fruits. When other fruits are abundant, animals are less dependent on this fruit. Cullenia is a plant species that exhibits a high level of desirability among lion-tailed macaques (Macaca silenus) and plays a crucial role as a substantial dietary component for the entire population of these primates. The review consolidates current knowledge on its taxonomy, ecological interactions, conservation status. The tree depends on animal mediated pollination and seed dispersal, limits its natural regeneration. The review aims to provide a summary for future ecological research, restoration efforts while emphasizing the need for more studies to support the conservation of this threatened species.