Camellia corallina
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Camellia corallina faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Vietnam's montane forests are cleared for agriculture and development. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with small population fragments isolated by forest fragmentation. Climate change poses an additional risk to this high-altitude specialist, as warming temperatures may force the species to migrate to higher elevations where suitable habitat becomes increasingly scarce.
Habitat
Camellia corallina is endemic to the montane evergreen forests of northern Vietnam, typically found at elevations between 1,200-1,800 meters. The species grows in the understory of humid, cloud-affected forests with rich, well-drained soils and consistent moisture levels.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in THEACEAE
Threatened in Vietnam
Frequently asked questions
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