Rungia schliebenii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Rungia schliebenii faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and settlement development within its limited range in the Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania. The species' restriction to specific forest understory conditions makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as even small-scale forest clearance can eliminate local populations. Ongoing timber extraction and charcoal production further degrade the remaining forest patches where this endemic herb persists.
Habitat
This endemic herb inhabits the understory of montane forests in the Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania, typically occurring in moist, shaded conditions between 1,200-2,000 meters elevation. It requires intact forest canopy cover and appears to be sensitive to disturbance, favoring areas with rich organic soils and consistent moisture levels.
