Prunus turfosa
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Prunus turfosa faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Himalayan foothills. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to land-use changes, while its small, fragmented populations are susceptible to genetic bottlenecks and local extinctions from environmental stochasticity.
Habitat
This rare cherry species inhabits montane forests and woodland edges in the Himalayan region, typically occurring at elevations between 1,500-2,800 meters. It favors well-drained soils in mixed deciduous and coniferous forest communities with moderate to high rainfall.
