Begonia hainanensis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Begonia hainanensis faces severe pressure from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion across Hainan Island, where its limestone karst habitat is being converted for rubber plantations and urban development. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while overcollection for horticultural trade has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the humid microenvironments this begonia requires.
Habitat
Begonia hainanensis is endemic to the limestone karst formations of Hainan Island, China, where it grows in shaded, humid crevices and caves within tropical montane forests. The species requires specific microclimate conditions with high humidity and filtered light, typically found at elevations between 200-800 meters in areas with consistent moisture from fog and rainfall.
Other threatened species in BEGONIACEAE
Frequently asked questions
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