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Geographic Range [top]
Range Description: This species is found in central Thailand in Saraburi near Muak Lek (restricted to one site) at an altitude of 150 m. The area where this species is found is less than 4 km².
Countries occurrence:
Native:
Thailand
Additional data:
? Estimated area of occupancy (AOO) - km2: 4
? Number of Locations: 1
? Lower elevation limit (metres): 150
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Population [top]
Population: Fewer than 500 mature individuals recorded in this area. The leaves of this species are used to make tea and the overall population is thought to be declining.
Current Population Trend: Decreasing
Additional data:
? Number of mature individuals: 499 ? Continuing decline of mature individuals: Yes
Habitat and Ecology [top]
Habitat and Ecology: It is found on the summit of limestone in full sun.
Systems: Terrestrial
Use and Trade [top]
Use and Trade: The leaves are collected to make tea. Shoots and flowers are often damaged during this process. However, the whole plants are also removed to get the leaves for tea.
Threats [top]
Major Threat(s): The collection for tea is a possible threat. There are currently no cement factories in this area, however, the area is not protected and a cement factory might be constructed in the future.
Conservation Actions [top]
Conservation Actions: It is not found in any protected areas.
Citation: Triboun, P. 2012. Paraboea albida. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2012: e.T202242A2742156. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012.RLTS.T202242A2742156.en. Downloaded on 14 March 2018.
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