Diversity, distribution, and threats of the Juglandaceae in Vietnam

Vietnam is one of the main centers generic diversity for Juglandaceae worldwide. In this study, we present first time a province-wide distribution all 3 subfamilies, 7 genera, and 11 Vietnamese species, give an update on habitats their uses, current threats. are found throughout Vietnam. However, most species occur predominantly in northern part country between 600 1200 m. Some taxa range extensively from sea level up to 2,500 meters above level. According IUCN Red List, Rhoiptelea chiliantha, Carya sinensis, Pterocarya tonkinensis threatened while Engelhardia spicata, E. serrata, Alfaropsis roxburghiana, stenoptera classified as least concerned. locally, spicata var. colebrookiana Platycarya strobilacea merit “threatened” designation Vietnam’s Data Book. The frequent threats logging, land-use change, habitat destruction due artificial wood plantations or road construction. Until now, no conservation measures have been applied any Vietnam, although some national parks. Our study gives important Vietnam.We point out need correct assessment threat status various international scale protect rarest endangered them. Further research, use forms protection individual and/or habitats, drawing attention group researchers urgent work together biodiversity hot spots necessary.