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Heptapleurum kontumense

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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.

Heptapleurum kontumense faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion in Vietnam's Central Highlands, where its montane forest habitat is being rapidly converted for coffee plantations and subsistence farming. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while logging activities continue to fragment remaining forest patches. Climate change poses an additional threat as shifting temperature and precipitation patterns may alter the specific montane conditions this endemic species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Vietnamese species inhabits montane evergreen forests in the Central Highlands, typically occurring at elevations between 800-1,500 meters. It grows in the understory and canopy of primary and secondary forests with high humidity and consistent rainfall patterns.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Heptapleurum kontumense classified as Endangered?
Heptapleurum kontumense 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. Heptapleurum kontumense faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion in Vietnam's Central Highlands, where its montane forest habitat is being rapidly converted for coffee plantations and subsistence farming. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while logging activities continue to fragment remaining forest patches. Climate change poses an additional threat as shifting temperature and precipitation patterns may alter the specific montane conditions this endemic species requires.
Where does Heptapleurum kontumense live?
Heptapleurum kontumense occurs in 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 kontumense?
The main threats to Heptapleurum kontumense 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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