Magnistipula multinervia
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Magnistipula multinervia faces severe threats from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in West African rainforests. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as even small-scale forest clearance can eliminate entire populations. Mining activities and infrastructure development pose additional pressures on the remaining forest patches where this critically endangered plant persists.
Habitat
This species is endemic to lowland tropical rainforests of West Africa, typically found in the understory of primary and mature secondary forests. It requires the humid, shaded conditions characteristic of intact forest ecosystems with rich, well-drained soils.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in CHRYSOBALANACEAE
Threatened in Cameroon
Frequently asked questions
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