Bouvardia keniae
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Bouvardia keniae faces severe threats from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in Kenya's highland regions, which directly destroys its specialized montane forest habitat. The species' extremely restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat conversion, while climate change poses additional pressure through shifting temperature and precipitation patterns that could alter the specific microhabitat conditions this endemic shrub requires for survival.
Habitat
Bouvardia keniae is endemic to montane forest edges and clearings in the highlands of central Kenya, typically occurring at elevations between 1,800-2,400 meters. The species favors well-drained soils in transitional zones between forest and grassland, often growing in partially shaded areas with consistent moisture availability.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in RUBIACEAE
Threatened in Mexico
Frequently asked questions
Why is Bouvardia keniae classified as Critically Endangered?
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