VU

Heptapleurum chapanum

Unknown

Overview

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

Heptapleurum chapanum faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited range within Vietnam's montane forests. Agricultural expansion and logging activities have significantly reduced the quality and extent of its native cloud forest habitat. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations increasingly fragmented and isolated.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Vietnamese species inhabits montane cloud forests and humid evergreen forests at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters. It typically grows in the understory and forest edges of these mist-shrouded mountain ecosystems where high humidity and consistent moisture levels are maintained.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Heptapleurum chapanum classified as Vulnerable?
Heptapleurum chapanum 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. Heptapleurum chapanum faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion in its limited range within Vietnam's montane forests. Agricultural expansion and logging activities have significantly reduced the quality and extent of its native cloud forest habitat. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations increasingly fragmented and isolated.
Where does Heptapleurum chapanum live?
Heptapleurum chapanum occurs in China, and Vietnam. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Heptapleurum chapanum?
The main threats to Heptapleurum chapanum 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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