Ilex chengkouensis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Ilex chengkouensis faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as its montane forest ecosystems are cleared for agricultural expansion and urban development in the rapidly developing regions of southwestern China. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with small population fragments isolated by habitat fragmentation. Climate change poses an additional long-term threat as warming temperatures may force suitable habitat to higher elevations where available area becomes increasingly restricted.
Habitat
This endemic holly species inhabits montane forests and woodland areas in the mountainous regions of Chongqing Province, China, typically growing in mixed broadleaf forests at moderate to high elevations. The species appears to prefer well-drained slopes and forest margins within its highly restricted geographic range.