VU

Pilea schimpfii

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Pilea schimpfii faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and deforestation across its Ethiopian highland range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while overgrazing by livestock degrades the understory environments where this nettle thrives. Climate change poses an additional threat as shifting precipitation patterns affect the moist conditions essential for its survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This Ethiopian endemic inhabits moist understory environments in montane forests and woodland margins at elevations between 1,800-3,000 meters. It typically grows in shaded areas with rich, well-drained soils along forest edges and in clearings within highland forest ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pilea schimpfii classified as Vulnerable?
Pilea schimpfii 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. Pilea schimpfii faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and deforestation across its Ethiopian highland range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while overgrazing by livestock degrades the understory environments where this nettle thrives. Climate change poses an additional threat as shifting precipitation patterns affect the moist conditions essential for its survival.
Where does Pilea schimpfii live?
Pilea schimpfii occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Pilea schimpfii?
The main threats to Pilea schimpfii 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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