Yuanzihe
Apterosperma oblatum
Conservation status data sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Family
Theaceae
Genus
Apterosperma
Yuanzihe belongs to the family Theaceae, order Ericales, within the Magnoliopsida class.
Species Profile
Species profile data sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Apterosperma oblatum faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to logging and agricultural expansion in its limited range. The species' restricted distribution and small population size make it extremely vulnerable to environmental changes and human activities.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
Endemic to temperate and subtropical montane forests in southwestern China, typically found in mixed broadleaf forests at elevations between 1,000-2,500 meters. The species requires intact forest canopy and is associated with specific soil conditions in mountainous terrain.
Threats
IUCN Red List: Critically Endangered
Apterosperma oblatum faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to logging and agricultural expansion in its limited range. The species' restricted distribution and small population size make it extremely vulnerable to environmental changes and human activities.
Agricultural expansion
Deforestation and logging
Habitat fragmentation
Small population size
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Yuanzihe (Apterosperma oblatum). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/yuanzihe