Millettia lacus-alberti
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Millettia lacus-alberti faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and human settlement around Lake Albert's shores, where its specialized riparian habitat is being converted for farming and development. Deforestation for timber and fuel wood extraction further fragments the remaining populations, while water level fluctuations due to climate variability and upstream water management affect the moisture-dependent ecosystems this species requires.
Habitat
This species is endemic to the riparian forests and wetland margins around Lake Albert in the Albertine Rift region of East Africa. It typically grows in moist, well-drained soils along lakeshores and river valleys where it benefits from consistent moisture and protection from extreme weather conditions.
Other threatened species in FABACEAE
Threatened in Congo - Brazzaville
Frequently asked questions
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