CR

Ilex reticulata

Unknown

Overview

Ilex reticulata is a species of plant in the family Aquifoliaceae. It is endemic to Guangxi province in China.

Ilex reticulata faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Deforestation for timber extraction and conversion of native forest to plantations has eliminated much of its original habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This holly species inhabits montane forests and cloud forest environments, typically occurring in humid, high-elevation ecosystems with consistent moisture levels. It grows in mixed broadleaf forests on mountain slopes and ridges where fog and mist provide essential atmospheric humidity.

Other threatened species in AQUIFOLIACEAE

CR

Ilex dimorphophylla

Declining
EN

Ilex condensata

Declining
VU

Ilex pseudoebenacea

Unknown
EN

Ilex subrotundifolia

Stable

Frequently asked questions

Why is Ilex reticulata classified as Critically Endangered?
Ilex reticulata is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Ilex reticulata faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Deforestation for timber extraction and conversion of native forest to plantations has eliminated much of its original habitat.
Where does Ilex reticulata live?
Ilex reticulata 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 reticulata?
The main threats to Ilex reticulata 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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