VU

Dysosma aurantiocaulis

Unknown

Overview

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

Dysosma aurantiocaulis faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as China's montane forests are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' limited distribution across fragmented mountain ranges makes populations particularly vulnerable to local extinctions. Overcollection for traditional medicine compounds these threats, as the rhizomes are harvested for their purported medicinal properties, often leading to complete plant removal from accessible sites.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits moist, shaded understory environments in temperate montane forests at elevations between 1,000-2,500 meters. It typically grows in humus-rich soils beneath deciduous and mixed forest canopies across mountainous regions of central and southwestern China.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Dysosma aurantiocaulis classified as Vulnerable?
Dysosma aurantiocaulis 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. Dysosma aurantiocaulis faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as China's montane forests are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' limited distribution across fragmented mountain ranges makes populations particularly vulnerable to local extinctions. Overcollection for traditional medicine compounds these threats, as the rhizomes are harvested for their purported medicinal properties, often leading to complete plant removal from accessible sites.
Where does Dysosma aurantiocaulis live?
Dysosma aurantiocaulis occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Dysosma aurantiocaulis?
The main threats to Dysosma aurantiocaulis 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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