Magnolia grandis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Magnolia grandis faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion and urban development across its native range in China. The species is particularly vulnerable to logging pressure as its large, high-quality timber is highly valued commercially. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering the specific temperature and moisture conditions required for successful reproduction and seedling establishment.
Habitat
Magnolia grandis inhabits temperate deciduous and mixed forests in mountainous regions of central and southern China, typically growing in well-drained soils at elevations between 500-1,500 meters. The species requires specific microclimatic conditions with adequate moisture and partial shade, often found in forest understories and along stream valleys.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in MAGNOLIACEAE
Threatened in China
Frequently asked questions
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