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Dichapetalum potamophilum

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Overview

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

Dichapetalum potamophilum faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in West and Central Africa. Mining activities and infrastructure development have fragmented remaining forest patches, while selective logging targets the mature trees this species depends upon for support. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering rainfall patterns critical for riparian forest ecosystems where this climbing shrub thrives.

Threat summary

Habitat

This climbing shrub inhabits lowland tropical rainforests, particularly favoring riparian zones and forest edges near streams and rivers. It requires mature forest canopy for structural support and thrives in the humid microclimate of dense, undisturbed forest understory.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recovery

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CR

Tapura mexicana

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Tapura orbicularis

Unknown
VU

Dichapetalum oliganthum

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CR

Dichapetalum mexicanum

Declining

Threatened in Cameroon

VU

Justicia orbicularis

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Brachystephanus kupeensisCR

Brachystephanus kupeensis

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VU

Whitfieldia preussii

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EN

Justicia leucoxiphus

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Dichapetalum potamophilum classified as Endangered?
Dichapetalum potamophilum is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Dichapetalum potamophilum faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in West and Central Africa. Mining activities and infrastructure development have fragmented remaining forest patches, while selective logging targets the mature trees this species depends upon for support. Climate change compounds these pressures by altering rainfall patterns critical for riparian forest ecosystems where this climbing shrub thrives.
Where does Dichapetalum potamophilum live?
Dichapetalum potamophilum occurs in Cameroon, and Gabon. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Dichapetalum potamophilum?
The main threats to Dichapetalum potamophilum 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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