Camellia pubicosta
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Camellia pubicosta faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as its native forest ecosystems are cleared for agricultural expansion and urban development. The species' limited geographic range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while collection pressure for horticultural trade has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional long-term threat by altering the specific temperature and moisture conditions this endemic camellia requires.
Habitat
Camellia pubicosta inhabits subtropical montane forests and woodland margins at moderate elevations. The species typically grows in well-drained soils with partial shade, often found along forest edges and in secondary growth areas.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in THEACEAE
Threatened in Vietnam
Frequently asked questions
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