Dysosma tsayuensis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Dysosma tsayuensis faces significant pressure from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and infrastructure development in its limited range within the Eastern Himalayas. The species is particularly vulnerable to collection for traditional medicine use, as Dysosma species are valued for their medicinal properties. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the cool, moist forest conditions this species requires at high elevations.
Habitat
This species inhabits cool, moist temperate forests in the Eastern Himalayas, typically found at elevations between 2,000-3,500 meters. It grows in shaded understory conditions with rich, well-drained soils and high humidity levels characteristic of montane forest ecosystems.