VU

Heptacodium miconioides

Unknown

Overview

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

Heptacodium miconioides faces severe population decline due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its native Chinese range. The species is further threatened by over-collection for horticultural trade, as its ornamental value has led to unsustainable harvesting from wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the temperate forest conditions this species requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Heptacodium miconioides inhabits temperate deciduous forests and woodland margins in mountainous regions of eastern China. The species typically grows in well-drained soils on slopes and forest edges at elevations between 600-1,200 meters.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Heptacodium miconioides classified as Vulnerable?
Heptacodium miconioides is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Heptacodium miconioides faces severe population decline due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its native Chinese range. The species is further threatened by over-collection for horticultural trade, as its ornamental value has led to unsustainable harvesting from wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the temperate forest conditions this species requires for survival.
Where does Heptacodium miconioides live?
Heptacodium miconioides 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 Heptacodium miconioides?
The main threats to Heptacodium miconioides 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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