Premna bequaertii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Premna bequaertii faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and logging activities that have fragmented its remaining forest habitat across Central Africa. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized deforestation, while collection for traditional medicine and timber extraction continue to reduce population numbers in accessible areas.
Habitat
This species inhabits tropical moist lowland forests and forest edges in Central Africa, typically occurring in areas with well-drained soils and partial canopy cover. It is often found in secondary forest growth and forest margins where it can tolerate moderate disturbance.
