Dasymaschalon yunnanense
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Dasymaschalon yunnanense faces severe pressure from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Yunnan Province, China. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while collection for traditional medicine and ornamental purposes has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat as shifting precipitation patterns and temperature increases affect the specific microhabitat conditions this endemic species requires.
Habitat
This endemic species inhabits subtropical montane forests and forest margins in Yunnan Province, typically found at elevations between 1,000-2,000 meters. It grows in well-drained soils within mixed deciduous and evergreen forest communities, often in areas with high humidity and partial shade.