ENEndangered
Hong Kong Camellia
Camellia hongkongensis
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies reintroductionEx-situ conservation
Other threatened species in THEACEAE
Threatened in China
Frequently asked questions
Why is Hong Kong Camellia classified as Endangered?
Hong Kong Camellia 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Hong Kong Camellia live?
Hong Kong Camellia occurs in China, and Hong Kong SAR China. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Hong Kong Camellia?
The main threats to Hong Kong Camellia are 1.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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