Prunus laxinervis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Prunus laxinervis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in East Asia. Habitat fragmentation has isolated remaining populations, reducing genetic diversity and limiting natural regeneration. Climate change poses additional stress through altered precipitation patterns affecting this moisture-dependent species, while overcollection for horticultural purposes has further depleted wild populations.
Habitat
This cherry species inhabits temperate deciduous forests and woodland margins at elevations between 500-1,500 meters. It typically grows in well-drained soils along forest edges and in partially shaded valleys where it benefits from consistent moisture levels.
Other threatened species in Rosaceae
Threatened in Afghanistan
Frequently asked questions
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