Cleidiocarpon cavaleriei
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Hudieguo faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in southern China. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while collection for traditional medicine and ornamental purposes has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the specific environmental conditions this endemic species requires.
Habitat
Hudieguo inhabits subtropical forests and woodland areas in the mountainous regions of southern China, typically growing in well-drained soils at moderate elevations. The species shows preference for partially shaded environments with consistent moisture levels.
Other threatened species in Euphorbiaceae
Threatened in China
Frequently asked questions
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