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Actinidia stellatopilosa

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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.

Actinidia stellatopilosa faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as China's montane forests are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' restricted range in specific elevation zones makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change, as warming temperatures force suitable habitat upslope into increasingly fragmented areas. Overcollection for traditional medicine and horticultural trade has further reduced wild populations, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native forest understory.

Threat summary

Habitat

This climbing vine inhabits temperate montane forests at elevations between 1,200-2,800 meters in central and southwestern China. It typically grows in the understory of mixed deciduous-coniferous forests with high humidity and well-drained, organic-rich soils.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Actinidia stellatopilosa classified as Endangered?
Actinidia stellatopilosa is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Actinidia stellatopilosa faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as China's montane forests are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' restricted range in specific elevation zones makes it particularly vulnerable to climate change, as warming temperatures force suitable habitat upslope into increasingly fragmented areas. Overcollection for traditional medicine and horticultural trade has further reduced wild populations, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native forest understory.
Where does Actinidia stellatopilosa live?
Actinidia stellatopilosa occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Actinidia stellatopilosa?
The main threats to Actinidia stellatopilosa are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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