Desmos yunnanensis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Desmos yunnanensis 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 affect the moist forest conditions this species requires.
Habitat
Desmos yunnanensis inhabits moist subtropical forests and forest margins in mountainous regions of Yunnan Province, typically at elevations between 800-1,500 meters. The species requires well-drained soils with consistent moisture and partial shade provided by the forest canopy.
Other threatened species in Annonaceae
Frequently asked questions
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