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Acalypha gillmanii

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Overview

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

Acalypha gillmanii faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in East Africa. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while overgrazing by livestock degrades remaining natural areas. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the dry woodland ecosystems this species depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

Acalypha gillmanii inhabits dry woodland and bushland areas, typically growing in well-drained soils at moderate elevations. The species is adapted to semi-arid conditions and is often found along woodland edges and in disturbed areas within its native East African range.

Marine coastal/supratidal· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Acalypha gillmanii classified as Endangered?
Acalypha gillmanii is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Acalypha gillmanii faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in East Africa. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while overgrazing by livestock degrades remaining natural areas. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the dry woodland ecosystems this species depends upon.
Where does Acalypha gillmanii live?
Acalypha gillmanii occurs in Tanzania. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Acalypha gillmanii?
The main threats to Acalypha gillmanii 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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