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Camellia pingguoensis

Declining

Overview

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

Camellia pingguoensis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development within its extremely limited range in Guangxi Province, China. The species' restricted distribution to limestone karst terrain makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while collection pressure for horticultural trade poses an additional threat to remaining wild populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic camellia species inhabits limestone karst formations and rocky slopes in subtropical montane forests of Guangxi Province, China. It typically grows in well-drained, calcium-rich soils among mixed broadleaf vegetation at moderate elevations.

Rocky areas· majorMarine neritic· major

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Camellia pingguoensis classified as Endangered?
Camellia pingguoensis 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. Camellia pingguoensis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development within its extremely limited range in Guangxi Province, China. The species' restricted distribution to limestone karst terrain makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while collection pressure for horticultural trade poses an additional threat to remaining wild populations.
Where does Camellia pingguoensis live?
Camellia pingguoensis 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 pingguoensis?
The main threats to Camellia pingguoensis 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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