VU

Epimedium zhushanense

Unknown

Overview

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

Epimedium zhushanense faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as its montane forest ecosystems are cleared for agricultural expansion and urban development in central China. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while overcollection for traditional medicine compounds population decline. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may force this cool-adapted species to retreat to higher elevations with increasingly fragmented suitable habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic species inhabits cool, moist understory environments in montane deciduous and mixed forests at elevations between 800-1,500 meters in the Zhushan region of Hubei Province, China. It typically grows on shaded slopes with rich, well-drained soils and requires the specific microclimate conditions provided by intact forest canopy cover.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Epimedium zhushanense classified as Vulnerable?
Epimedium zhushanense 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. Epimedium zhushanense faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as its montane forest ecosystems are cleared for agricultural expansion and urban development in central China. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while overcollection for traditional medicine compounds population decline. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may force this cool-adapted species to retreat to higher elevations with increasingly fragmented suitable habitat.
Where does Epimedium zhushanense live?
Epimedium zhushanense 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 Epimedium zhushanense?
The main threats to Epimedium zhushanense 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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