VUVulnerable
African Cherry
Prunus africana
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist montane· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionHabitat & natural process restorationSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservationLegislationPolicies and regulationsLinked enterprises & livelihood alternatives
Other threatened species in ROSACEAE
Threatened in Comoros
Frequently asked questions
Why is African Cherry classified as Vulnerable?
African Cherry 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, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does African Cherry live?
African Cherry occurs in Comoros, Equatorial Guinea, Madagascar, and South Africa. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to African Cherry?
The main threats to African Cherry are 11.1, 2.1, 2.3, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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