Euonymus assamicus
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Euonymus assamicus faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in northeastern India and adjacent regions. Agricultural expansion and logging activities have significantly reduced the subtropical forest ecosystems where this endemic spindle tree naturally occurs. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while collection for traditional medicinal uses adds additional pressure on remaining populations.
Habitat
This endemic spindle tree inhabits subtropical forests and woodland margins in the hills and mountains of Assam and neighboring regions of northeastern India. It typically grows in moist, well-drained soils at elevations between 500-2000 meters, often associated with mixed deciduous and semi-evergreen forest communities.