Carpinus tientaiensis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Carpinus tientaiensis faces severe population decline due to its extremely restricted range in the Tiantai Mountains of Zhejiang Province, China. The species is threatened by habitat degradation from agricultural expansion and infrastructure development in its montane forest ecosystem. Climate change poses additional risks to this narrow endemic, as warming temperatures may shift suitable habitat zones beyond the species' limited dispersal capabilities.
Habitat
This critically endangered hornbeam species is endemic to montane deciduous forests in the Tiantai Mountains of Zhejiang Province, China. It typically grows in mixed broadleaf forests at elevations between 300-800 meters, preferring well-drained soils on mountain slopes and valleys.
