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Ilex chuniana

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Ilex chuniana faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in southern China. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions, while collection for traditional medicine and ornamental purposes has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the montane forest conditions this holly species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Ilex chuniana inhabits montane forests and woodland areas in southern China, typically growing at elevations between 1,000-2,500 meters. The species prefers well-drained soils in mixed broadleaf forests and forest margins.

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CR

Ilex dimorphophylla

Declining
EN

Ilex condensata

Declining
VU

Ilex pseudoebenacea

Unknown
EN

Ilex subrotundifolia

Stable

Frequently asked questions

Why is Ilex chuniana classified as Endangered?
Ilex chuniana 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. Ilex chuniana faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its limited range in southern China. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to local extinctions, while collection for traditional medicine and ornamental purposes has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the montane forest conditions this holly species requires.
Where does Ilex chuniana live?
Ilex chuniana occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Ilex chuniana?
The main threats to Ilex chuniana 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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