Cathedra grandiflora
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Cathedra grandiflora faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in West and Central African rainforests. The species' dependence on intact primary forest makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations and slash-and-burn agriculture. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment its already restricted habitat, while climate change threatens to alter the humid conditions essential for its survival.
Habitat
Cathedra grandiflora inhabits the understory and mid-canopy of primary tropical rainforests in West and Central Africa. The species requires humid, shaded conditions with consistent moisture levels and is typically found in areas with minimal human disturbance.
