Dysosma versipellis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Dysosma versipellis faces significant pressure from overcollection for traditional medicine, where its rhizomes are highly valued for their purported medicinal properties. Habitat degradation through deforestation and agricultural expansion in its montane forest range has fragmented populations and reduced suitable growing areas. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may shift the species' optimal elevation zones beyond available habitat.
Habitat
Dysosma versipellis inhabits moist, shaded understory areas of temperate montane forests, typically at elevations between 1,000-2,500 meters. The species prefers well-drained, humus-rich soils in deciduous and mixed forests with dense canopy cover.