VU

Graderia fruticosa

Unknown

Overview

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

Graderia fruticosa faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing across its limited range in eastern and southern Africa. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to land conversion for crop cultivation and overgrazing by cattle and goats. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the seasonal wetland and grassland ecosystems where this shrub thrives.

Threat summary

Habitat

Graderia fruticosa inhabits seasonal wetlands, grasslands, and woodland margins across eastern and southern Africa, typically growing in areas with well-drained soils that experience periodic flooding. The species shows preference for transitional zones between permanent water bodies and drier upland areas, often establishing in disturbed or semi-natural grassland communities.

Shrubland· majorRocky areas· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Graderia fruticosa classified as Vulnerable?
Graderia fruticosa is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Graderia fruticosa faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing across its limited range in eastern and southern Africa. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to land conversion for crop cultivation and overgrazing by cattle and goats. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the seasonal wetland and grassland ecosystems where this shrub thrives.
Where does Graderia fruticosa live?
Graderia fruticosa 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 Graderia fruticosa?
The main threats to Graderia fruticosa 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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