Rhododendron cyanocarpum
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Rhododendron cyanocarpum faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as montane forests in its native range are cleared for agriculture and development. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while climate change poses additional risks by altering the cool, humid conditions essential for its survival. Collection pressure for horticultural trade has historically impacted wild populations, though this threat has diminished with cultivation success.
Habitat
This rhododendron species inhabits cool, humid montane forests and woodland margins at elevations typically between 1,500-3,000 meters. It thrives in areas with consistent moisture, partial shade, and well-drained acidic soils characteristic of temperate mountain ecosystems.
Other threatened species in ERICACEAE
Threatened in China
Frequently asked questions
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