Keetia rwandensis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Keetia rwandensis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and human settlement development across its limited range in Rwanda's montane regions. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Deforestation for subsistence farming and charcoal production continues to reduce the quality and extent of suitable habitat for this endemic shrub.
Habitat
Keetia rwandensis is endemic to montane forest ecosystems in Rwanda, typically occurring in mid-elevation forest margins and secondary growth areas. The species favors partially disturbed forest habitats with adequate canopy cover and well-drained soils characteristic of Rwanda's highland regions.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in RUBIACEAE
Threatened in Burundi
Frequently asked questions
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