VU

Dysosma veitchii

Unknown

Overview

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

Dysosma veitchii 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. Over-collection for traditional medicine compounds these threats, as the plant's rhizomes are harvested for their perceived medicinal properties.

Threat summary

Habitat

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

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Dysosma veitchii classified as Vulnerable?
Dysosma veitchii 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 veitchii 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. Over-collection for traditional medicine compounds these threats, as the plant's rhizomes are harvested for their perceived medicinal properties.
Where does Dysosma veitchii live?
Dysosma veitchii 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 veitchii?
The main threats to Dysosma veitchii 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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