VU

Vincetoxicum tsaii

Unknown

Overview

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

Vincetoxicum tsaii faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in Taiwan's mountainous regions. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while collection for traditional medicine purposes has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may force this montane species to higher elevations with increasingly limited suitable habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Taiwanese species inhabits montane forests and forest edges at elevations between 1,000-2,500 meters. It typically grows in partially shaded areas with well-drained soils along forest margins and in clearings within broadleaf and mixed coniferous forests.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Vincetoxicum tsaii classified as Vulnerable?
Vincetoxicum tsaii is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Vincetoxicum tsaii faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in Taiwan's mountainous regions. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while collection for traditional medicine purposes has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may force this montane species to higher elevations with increasingly limited suitable habitat.
Where does Vincetoxicum tsaii live?
Vincetoxicum tsaii 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 Vincetoxicum tsaii?
The main threats to Vincetoxicum tsaii 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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