Trachycarpus nana
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Trachycarpus nana faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as its native cloud forest ecosystems in Yunnan Province are cleared for agriculture and development. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented across isolated mountain slopes. Collection pressure for the horticultural trade has further reduced wild populations, as this dwarf palm's ornamental value makes it a target for illegal harvesting.
Habitat
This dwarf palm species inhabits subtropical montane cloud forests and forest margins at elevations between 2,400-2,800 meters in Yunnan Province, China. It grows in moist, well-drained soils on steep slopes where persistent cloud cover provides the humid conditions essential for its survival.