VU

Aneilema silvaticum

Declining

Overview

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

Aneilema silvaticum faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and forest conversion throughout its range in tropical Africa. Habitat fragmentation from small-scale farming and logging activities has reduced the connectivity between forest patches where this understory herb thrives. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered rainfall patterns that could disrupt the moist forest conditions essential for its survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits the understory of moist tropical forests and forest margins across parts of tropical Africa. It typically grows in shaded areas with rich, well-drained soils and consistent moisture levels.

Conservation measures underway

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Aneilema silvaticum classified as Vulnerable?
Aneilema silvaticum is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Aneilema silvaticum faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and forest conversion throughout its range in tropical Africa. Habitat fragmentation from small-scale farming and logging activities has reduced the connectivity between forest patches where this understory herb thrives. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered rainfall patterns that could disrupt the moist forest conditions essential for its survival.
Where does Aneilema silvaticum live?
Aneilema silvaticum occurs in Cameroon, and Nigeria. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Aneilema silvaticum?
The main threats to Aneilema silvaticum 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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