Catalpa brevipes
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Catalpa brevipes faces severe pressure from rapid urbanization and agricultural expansion across its native range in eastern China. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while overcollection for ornamental use has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the moist conditions this species requires.
Habitat
Catalpa brevipes inhabits deciduous forests and woodland margins in temperate regions of eastern China, typically growing in well-drained soils along river valleys and hillsides. The species prefers areas with moderate moisture levels and partial shade, often found at elevations between 200-1000 meters.
