Click here to open feedback window. Contribution to an evaluation of tree species using the new CITES Listing Criteria 268 Alloxylon brachycarpum    Proteaceae pink oak, satin oak, silky oak Distribution Indonesia (Irian Jaya, Moluccas), Papua New Guinea. In Irian Jaya the species is confined to the Digul district and the Aru Islands. Habitat A medium to large sized tree scattered in tropical primary lowland open forest. It occurs in seasonal dry climates in monsoon/gallery forest, associated with: Acacia aulacocarpa, Acacia crassicarpa, Flindersia spp., Grevillea spp. (Eddowes, 1997). Population status and trends The population in Papua New Guinea is restricted in range and confined to a fragile ecosystem in the Oriomo River area in Western Province, where logging and habitat destruction are serious threats (Eddowes, 1997). Role of species in the ecosystem Seeds are dispersed by birds and probably by small marsupials. Threats Habitat destruction. Utilisation The wood is used as a decorative veneer and for cabinet work, furniture and turnery (Eddowes, 1997). Trade The timber is found in minor international trade (Eddowes, 1997). In 1996 Papua New Guinea exported 121 cu m of ‘pink silky oak’ logs (Sosef, Hong and Prawirohatmodjo, 1998). IUCN Conservation category EN A2cd according to Eddowes (1997). This evaluation refers to the situation in Papua New Guinea only, however the species is undoubtedly endangered in Indonesia as well (Eddowes, 1997b). Conservation measures There are no known conservation measures and it is not thought to be in cultivation (Eddowes, 1997). References Eddowes, P.J. 1997. Completed data collection forms for New Guinea. Eddowes, P.J. 1997b. Letter to Sara Oldfield containing annotations to the Draft Red List Summay Report for Papua New Guinea trees.