Albizia xerophytica
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Albizia xerophytica faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in East Africa. Overexploitation for timber and traditional medicine has further reduced wild populations, while climate change-induced drought stress threatens the species' ability to regenerate in its already fragmented dry woodland habitats. The combination of small population size and continued habitat pressure makes this species particularly vulnerable to local extinctions.
Habitat
Albizia xerophytica inhabits dry deciduous woodlands and semi-arid savannas across East Africa, typically growing in well-drained soils at elevations between 500-1,500 meters. The species is adapted to seasonal rainfall patterns and occurs in fragmented woodland patches that are increasingly isolated by human activities.
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Threatened in El Salvador
Frequently asked questions
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