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Euonymus assamicus

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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.

Threat summary

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.

Rocky areas· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Euonymus assamicus classified as Endangered?
Euonymus assamicus is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. 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.
Where does Euonymus assamicus live?
Euonymus assamicus 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 Euonymus assamicus?
The main threats to Euonymus assamicus 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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