Melodinus yunnanensis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Melodinus yunnanensis faces significant pressure from habitat conversion as tropical forests in Yunnan Province are cleared for agricultural expansion and urban development. The species' limited geographic range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized deforestation events. Collection pressure for traditional medicine use compounds these habitat-based threats, as the plant's medicinal properties have led to targeted harvesting from wild populations.
Habitat
This species inhabits tropical and subtropical forests in Yunnan Province, China, typically growing in understory environments with high humidity and filtered sunlight. It occurs in both primary and secondary forest habitats at elevations ranging from lowland areas to mid-montane zones.
Other threatened species in APOCYNACEAE
Threatened in China
Frequently asked questions
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