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Ligustrum microcarpum

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Overview

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

Ligustrum microcarpum faces severe habitat loss due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in eastern China. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented by infrastructure development. Climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns affecting the subtropical forest ecosystems this privet depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endangered privet species inhabits subtropical broadleaf forests and forest margins in mountainous regions of eastern China. It typically grows in well-drained soils at moderate elevations, often in secondary forest areas that have experienced some disturbance.

Shrubland· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Ligustrum microcarpum classified as Endangered?
Ligustrum microcarpum 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. Ligustrum microcarpum faces severe habitat loss due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in eastern China. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented by infrastructure development. Climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns affecting the subtropical forest ecosystems this privet depends upon.
Where does Ligustrum microcarpum live?
Ligustrum microcarpum 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 Ligustrum microcarpum?
The main threats to Ligustrum microcarpum 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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