Helichrysum ruandense
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Helichrysum ruandense faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in Rwanda's montane regions. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion for subsistence farming and commercial agriculture. Overgrazing by cattle and goats degrades the grassland ecosystems where this endemic plant occurs, while collection for traditional medicinal uses may further impact wild populations.
Habitat
This endemic species occurs in montane grasslands and alpine meadows of Rwanda's high-altitude regions, typically above 2,500 meters elevation. It grows in open, well-drained soils among native grasses and other herbaceous plants in the Afroalpine zone.
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Threatened in Congo - Brazzaville
Frequently asked questions
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