Afrothismia baerae
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Afrothismia baerae faces severe threats from deforestation and agricultural expansion within its extremely limited range in Cameroon's montane forests. The species' mycoheterotrophic lifestyle makes it particularly vulnerable to soil disturbance and changes in forest floor conditions that affect its fungal partners. Mining activities and infrastructure development in the region pose additional pressures on the remaining forest fragments where this rare plant persists.
Habitat
Afrothismia baerae is endemic to the montane forests of Cameroon, where it grows as a mycoheterotrophic herb on the forest floor. The species depends entirely on mycorrhizal fungi for nutrition and is found in undisturbed primary forest with rich organic soil layers.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in AFROTHISMIACEAE
Threatened in Kenya
Frequently asked questions
Why is Afrothismia baerae classified as Critically Endangered?
Where does Afrothismia baerae live?
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