CR

Cola philipi-jonesii

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Overview

Cola philipi-jonesii is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is found only in Nigeria. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Cola philipi-jonesii faces severe threats from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in West African rainforests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while logging operations targeting valuable timber species continue to degrade its forest ecosystem. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering rainfall patterns essential for this tree's reproductive cycles.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits lowland tropical rainforests of West Africa, typically found in primary forest understory and secondary growth areas. It requires humid conditions and well-drained soils characteristic of the Guinea-Congolian forest ecosystem.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cola philipi-jonesii classified as Critically Endangered?
Cola philipi-jonesii 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. Cola philipi-jonesii faces severe threats from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in West African rainforests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while logging operations targeting valuable timber species continue to degrade its forest ecosystem. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering rainfall patterns essential for this tree's reproductive cycles.
Where does Cola philipi-jonesii live?
Cola philipi-jonesii occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Cola philipi-jonesii?
The main threats to Cola philipi-jonesii are 5.3, ai-1, ai-2, and ai-3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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