VU

Caryodaphnopsis malipoensis

Unknown

Overview

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

Caryodaphnopsis malipoensis faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion in its limited range within the limestone karst regions of southeastern Yunnan Province, China. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while limestone quarrying activities directly destroy the specialized forest ecosystems it requires. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for this tree's survival in its montane habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This rare tree species is endemic to limestone karst forests in the montane regions of Malipo County, southeastern Yunnan Province, China. It grows in humid, well-drained soils on limestone substrates at elevations between 1,200-1,800 meters, typically within mixed broadleaf forests that depend on consistent moisture levels.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Caryodaphnopsis malipoensis classified as Vulnerable?
Caryodaphnopsis malipoensis is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Caryodaphnopsis malipoensis faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion in its limited range within the limestone karst regions of southeastern Yunnan Province, China. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while limestone quarrying activities directly destroy the specialized forest ecosystems it requires. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the moisture regimes essential for this tree's survival in its montane habitat.
Where does Caryodaphnopsis malipoensis live?
Caryodaphnopsis malipoensis 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 Caryodaphnopsis malipoensis?
The main threats to Caryodaphnopsis malipoensis 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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