Rauvolfia chaudocensis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Rauvolfia chaudocensis faces severe threats from deforestation and habitat conversion in its extremely limited range in Vietnam. The species is critically endangered due to ongoing forest clearance for agriculture and urban development, which has fragmented its remaining populations. Over-collection for traditional medicinal use compounds these pressures, as Rauvolfia species are highly valued in local pharmacology.
Habitat
This species inhabits tropical lowland and montane forests in northern Vietnam, typically growing in the understory of primary and secondary forest formations. It requires well-drained soils and partial shade conditions characteristic of Southeast Asian tropical forest ecosystems.
Other threatened species in APOCYNACEAE
Threatened in Vietnam
Frequently asked questions
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