| Helicia shweliensis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Proteales |
| Family: | Proteaceae |
| Genus: | Helicia |
| Species: | H. shweliensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Helicia shweliensis W. Smith | |
Helicia shweliensis is a species of plant in the family Proteaceae. It is endemic to China, where it is confined to Yunnan. It is threatened by habitat loss.[1] The causes of habitat loss are attributed to a variety of factors, but the most prevalent factors include the destruction of forests in favor of constructing plantations for the production of cash crops.[2]
References
- ^ a b Martínez Richart, A.I. (2020). "Helicia shweliensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2020: e.T32409A139922029. Retrieved 14 September 2020.
- ^ Meng, Hong-Hu; Zhou, Shi-Shun; Li, Lang; Tan, Yun-Hong; Li, Jian-Wu; Li, Jie (2019). "Conflict between biodiversity conservation and economic growth: insight into rare plants in tropical China". Biodiversity and Conservation. 28 (2): 523–537. doi:10.1007/s10531-018-1661-4. ISSN 0960-3115.