Ilex brachyphylla
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Ilex brachyphylla faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion across its limited range in East Asian montane forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while climate change poses additional risks by altering the cool, moist conditions essential for its survival. Collection pressure for traditional medicine and ornamental use has further reduced wild populations in accessible areas.
Habitat
This holly species inhabits cool, moist montane forests at elevations between 1,000-2,500 meters in East Asia. It typically grows in the understory of mixed deciduous-coniferous forests with well-drained, acidic soils and consistent moisture levels.