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Julbernardia magnistipulata

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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.

Julbernardia magnistipulata faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and charcoal production throughout its limited range in the miombo woodlands of central Africa. Selective logging targets this species for its valuable timber, while increasing human settlement leads to habitat fragmentation and degradation. The species' slow growth rate and specific soil requirements make recovery particularly challenging once populations are disturbed.

Threat summary

Habitat

This tree species is endemic to miombo woodlands on well-drained soils in central Africa, particularly favoring sandy and lateritic soils at elevations between 1000-1500 meters. It forms part of the dominant canopy in dry miombo ecosystems alongside other Julbernardia species and Brachystegia trees.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

Frequently asked questions

Why is Julbernardia magnistipulata classified as Vulnerable?
Julbernardia magnistipulata 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. Julbernardia magnistipulata faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and charcoal production throughout its limited range in the miombo woodlands of central Africa. Selective logging targets this species for its valuable timber, while increasing human settlement leads to habitat fragmentation and degradation. The species' slow growth rate and specific soil requirements make recovery particularly challenging once populations are disturbed.
Where does Julbernardia magnistipulata live?
Julbernardia magnistipulata occurs in Kenya, and Tanzania. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Julbernardia magnistipulata?
The main threats to Julbernardia magnistipulata 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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