CR

Camellia oconoriana

Unknown

Overview

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

Camellia oconoriana faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its native range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks to its specialized montane forest habitat. Collection pressure for horticultural trade has further reduced wild populations of this rare endemic camellia.

Threat summary

Habitat

Camellia oconoriana inhabits montane forests and woodland areas at moderate to high elevations. The species typically grows in well-drained, acidic soils within mixed broadleaf forest communities.

Forest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recoveryEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Camellia oconoriana classified as Critically Endangered?
Camellia oconoriana 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 oconoriana faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its native range. The species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks to its specialized montane forest habitat. Collection pressure for horticultural trade has further reduced wild populations of this rare endemic camellia.
Where does Camellia oconoriana live?
Camellia oconoriana occurs in Vietnam. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Camellia oconoriana?
The main threats to Camellia oconoriana 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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