Dichapetalum potamophilum
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.
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.
