CR

Camellia impressinervis

Declining

Overview

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

Camellia impressinervis faces severe population decline due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion in its native Chinese mountain forests. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging operations and agricultural expansion that fragment its already limited range. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific temperature and moisture conditions this endemic camellia requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic camellia inhabits montane forests in southeastern China, typically growing in moist, shaded understory conditions at moderate to high elevations. The species requires specific soil conditions and forest canopy cover that provide protection from direct sunlight and maintain consistent moisture levels.

Marine neritic· major

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Camellia impressinervis classified as Critically Endangered?
Camellia impressinervis 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 impressinervis faces severe population decline due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion in its native Chinese mountain forests. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging operations and agricultural expansion that fragment its already limited range. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific temperature and moisture conditions this endemic camellia requires for survival.
Where does Camellia impressinervis live?
Camellia impressinervis 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 impressinervis?
The main threats to Camellia impressinervis 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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