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Brassaiopsis kwangsiensis

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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.

Brassaiopsis kwangsiensis faces severe pressure from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Guangxi Province, China. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while collection for traditional medicine and ornamental purposes has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat as shifting precipitation patterns affect the humid forest conditions this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic species inhabits humid subtropical forests and forest margins in the limestone karst regions of Guangxi Province, China. It typically grows in partially shaded areas with well-drained soils at elevations between 200-800 meters.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Brassaiopsis kwangsiensis classified as Endangered?
Brassaiopsis kwangsiensis 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. Brassaiopsis kwangsiensis faces severe pressure from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Guangxi Province, China. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while collection for traditional medicine and ornamental purposes has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat as shifting precipitation patterns affect the humid forest conditions this species requires.
Where does Brassaiopsis kwangsiensis live?
Brassaiopsis kwangsiensis 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 Brassaiopsis kwangsiensis?
The main threats to Brassaiopsis kwangsiensis 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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