VUVulnerable
Rytigynia binata
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Rytigynia binata faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and logging activities that fragment its forest habitat. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while collection for traditional medicinal uses adds additional pressure on remaining populations.
Habitat
This species inhabits tropical moist forests and forest edges in eastern Africa, typically occurring in areas with well-drained soils and partial canopy cover. It is found at elevations ranging from lowland forests to montane forest margins.
Marine coastal/supratidal· major
