CR

Beilschmiedia vermoesenii

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Overview

Beilschmiedia vermoesenii is a species of flowering plant in the family Lauraceae. It is a shrub or tree endemic to the northwestern Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Beilschmiedia vermoesenii faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion in its native range. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with logging activities and land clearing for palm oil plantations representing the most immediate dangers. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering rainfall patterns and temperature regimes critical for this tropical tree species.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits lowland tropical rainforests, typically occurring in primary forest environments with high canopy cover and consistent moisture levels. It is found in areas with well-drained soils and requires the complex ecosystem interactions present in mature forest communities.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Beilschmiedia vermoesenii classified as Critically Endangered?
Beilschmiedia vermoesenii is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Beilschmiedia vermoesenii faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive deforestation and habitat conversion for agricultural expansion in its native range. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with logging activities and land clearing for palm oil plantations representing the most immediate dangers. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering rainfall patterns and temperature regimes critical for this tropical tree species.
Where does Beilschmiedia vermoesenii live?
Beilschmiedia vermoesenii occurs in Congo - Brazzaville, and Congo - Kinshasa. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Beilschmiedia vermoesenii?
The main threats to Beilschmiedia vermoesenii are 2.1, 5.3, ai-1, and ai-2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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