Ailanthus vietnamensis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Ailanthus vietnamensis faces severe population decline due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion in its native Vietnamese range. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging operations and agricultural expansion that fragment its remaining forest habitat. Urban development and infrastructure projects have further reduced available habitat, while the small remaining population size makes the species extremely susceptible to stochastic events and genetic bottlenecks.
Habitat
This critically endangered tree species is endemic to the tropical forests of Vietnam, where it occurs in lowland and montane forest ecosystems. It typically grows in primary and secondary forest habitats with well-drained soils and high humidity levels characteristic of Southeast Asian tropical forests.
