VU

Psychotria pseudoplatyphylla

Unknown

Overview

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

Psychotria pseudoplatyphylla faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in tropical montane forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Mining activities and infrastructure development pose additional threats to the specialized cloud forest ecosystems this coffee family member requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits tropical montane cloud forests and humid highland forests, typically occurring at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters. It requires the consistent moisture and stable temperatures characteristic of these specialized ecosystems, often growing in the understory of primary and well-developed secondary forests.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Psychotria pseudoplatyphylla classified as Vulnerable?
Psychotria pseudoplatyphylla 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. Psychotria pseudoplatyphylla faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in tropical montane forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Mining activities and infrastructure development pose additional threats to the specialized cloud forest ecosystems this coffee family member requires for survival.
Where does Psychotria pseudoplatyphylla live?
Psychotria pseudoplatyphylla occurs in Kenya, and Tanzania. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Psychotria pseudoplatyphylla?
The main threats to Psychotria pseudoplatyphylla 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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