CR

Camellia cupiformis

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Camellia cupiformis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to deforestation and agricultural expansion in its native range in China. The species has an extremely limited distribution and small population size, making it highly vulnerable to local extinctions from human activities and environmental changes.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species occurs in subtropical montane forests and forest margins at elevations between 800-1500 meters in southeastern China. It typically grows in moist, well-drained soils under partial canopy cover in mixed broadleaf forests.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Camellia cupiformis classified as Critically Endangered?
Camellia cupiformis 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. Camellia cupiformis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to deforestation and agricultural expansion in its native range in China. The species has an extremely limited distribution and small population size, making it highly vulnerable to local extinctions from human activities and environmental changes.
Where does Camellia cupiformis live?
Camellia cupiformis 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 Camellia cupiformis?
The main threats to Camellia cupiformis are 5.3, 5.4, ai-1, and ai-2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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