Magnolia zenii
CR

Magnolia zenii

Unknown

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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.

Magnolia zenii survives in a single known wild population on Baohua Mountain in Jiangsu Province, China, making it acutely vulnerable to localized disturbance. Historical clearance of native forest for agriculture and timber has confined the species to a tiny remnant range, while ongoing collection of wild individuals and seeds for horticultural trade further depletes the already small population. The extremely restricted distribution also leaves the species exposed to stochastic events such as disease outbreaks or extreme weather, which could affect the entire wild population simultaneously.

Threat summary

Habitat

Magnolia zenii grows in warm-temperate mixed broadleaf forests on rocky, well-drained slopes at moderate elevations, restricted to a very narrow area of Jiangsu Province in eastern China.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Magnolia zenii classified as Critically Endangered?
Magnolia zenii is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Magnolia zenii survives in a single known wild population on Baohua Mountain in Jiangsu Province, China, making it acutely vulnerable to localized disturbance. Historical clearance of native forest for agriculture and timber has confined the species to a tiny remnant range, while ongoing collection of wild individuals and seeds for horticultural trade further depletes the already small population. The extremely restricted distribution also leaves the species exposed to stochastic events such as disease outbreaks or extreme weather, which could affect the entire wild population simultaneously.
Where does Magnolia zenii live?
Magnolia zenii occurs in China. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Magnolia zenii?
The main threats to Magnolia zenii 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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