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Uvaria kweichowensis

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Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Uvaria kweichowensis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in southwestern China. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while collection for traditional medicine compounds population pressures. Climate change poses an additional long-term threat to its montane forest habitats.

Threat summary

Habitat

This climbing shrub inhabits subtropical montane forests and forest margins in southwestern China, typically growing in partially shaded areas with well-drained soils. It occurs at elevations between 800-2000 meters in regions with high humidity and moderate temperatures.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Uvaria kweichowensis classified as Endangered?
Uvaria kweichowensis is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Uvaria kweichowensis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in southwestern China. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while collection for traditional medicine compounds population pressures. Climate change poses an additional long-term threat to its montane forest habitats.
Where does Uvaria kweichowensis live?
Uvaria kweichowensis occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Uvaria kweichowensis?
The main threats to Uvaria kweichowensis are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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