Saruma henryi
EN

Saruma henryi

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saruma

Overview

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

Saruma henryi faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in central and eastern China. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while overcollection for traditional medicine and horticultural trade has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the cool, moist forest conditions this species requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Saruma henryi inhabits cool, moist deciduous and mixed forests in mountainous regions of central and eastern China, typically growing in shaded understory areas with rich, well-drained soils. The species requires specific microclimatic conditions found in forest gaps and edges at elevations between 300-1,500 meters.

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VU

Asarum simile

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CR

Asarum tabatanum

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VU

Aristolochia yunnanensis

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EN

Aristolochia scytophylla

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Saruma henryi classified as Endangered?
Saruma henryi 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. Saruma henryi faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in central and eastern China. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while overcollection for traditional medicine and horticultural trade has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the cool, moist forest conditions this species requires for survival.
Where does Saruma henryi live?
Saruma henryi 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 Saruma henryi?
The main threats to Saruma henryi 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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