Nothospondias staudtii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Nothospondias staudtii faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its West and Central African range. Logging operations targeting valuable timber species have fragmented its forest habitat, while slash-and-burn agriculture continues to convert remaining forest patches to farmland. The species' slow growth rate and limited dispersal ability make population recovery particularly challenging once local populations are eliminated.
Habitat
This tree species inhabits lowland tropical rainforests and secondary forests across West and Central Africa, typically occurring in areas with high rainfall and rich, well-drained soils. It is found from sea level up to approximately 800 meters elevation in both primary forest and forest margins.
Other threatened species in SIMAROUBACEAE
Threatened in Côte d’Ivoire
Frequently asked questions
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