Ilex longzhouensis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Ilex longzhouensis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and limestone quarrying activities that directly destroy its specialized karst habitat. The species' extremely limited range in Guangxi Province makes it particularly vulnerable to local habitat modifications, while collection pressure for traditional medicine and ornamental use further threatens remaining populations.
Habitat
This endemic holly species inhabits limestone karst forests and rocky outcrops in subtropical montane regions of Guangxi Province, China. It typically grows in crevices and slopes of limestone formations at elevations between 200-800 meters, requiring the specific soil chemistry and drainage conditions found in karst landscapes.