Rhoiptelea chiliantha
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Rhoiptelea chiliantha faces severe pressure from deforestation and habitat fragmentation across its limited range in southwestern China and northern Myanmar. The species' restricted distribution in montane forests makes it particularly vulnerable to logging activities and agricultural expansion. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may force populations to migrate to higher elevations where suitable habitat becomes increasingly scarce.
Habitat
This deciduous tree species inhabits montane forests at elevations between 1,000-2,800 meters in the subtropical regions of southwestern China and northern Myanmar. It typically grows in mixed broadleaf forests on steep slopes and valley bottoms where moisture levels remain consistently high.
Other threatened species in JUGLANDACEAE
Threatened in China
Frequently asked questions
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