VU

Gymnostachyum kwangsiense

Unknown

Overview

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

Gymnostachyum kwangsiense faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in Guangxi Province, China. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while collection for traditional medicine and horticultural trade has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat as shifting precipitation patterns affect the humid forest conditions this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits humid subtropical forests and forest margins in limestone karst regions of Guangxi Province, typically growing in shaded understory conditions with high moisture levels. It occurs at elevations between 200-800 meters in areas with well-drained but consistently moist soils.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Gymnostachyum kwangsiense classified as Vulnerable?
Gymnostachyum kwangsiense 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. Gymnostachyum kwangsiense faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in Guangxi Province, China. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while collection for traditional medicine and horticultural trade has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat as shifting precipitation patterns affect the humid forest conditions this species requires.
Where does Gymnostachyum kwangsiense live?
Gymnostachyum kwangsiense 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 Gymnostachyum kwangsiense?
The main threats to Gymnostachyum kwangsiense 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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