VU

Strophanthus hypoleucos

Stable

Overview

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

Strophanthus hypoleucos faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and logging activities that fragment its forest habitat across West and Central Africa. The species is particularly vulnerable to selective logging practices that target mature trees, as it depends on established forest canopy for optimal growth conditions. Collection for traditional medicine, where various Strophanthus species are harvested for their cardiac glycosides, poses an additional threat to wild populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This climbing shrub inhabits tropical rainforests and gallery forests across West and Central Africa, typically growing in the understory and forest edges. It thrives in humid, well-drained soils and requires the support of larger trees or forest structure for its climbing growth habit.

Rocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Strophanthus hypoleucos classified as Vulnerable?
Strophanthus hypoleucos 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. Strophanthus hypoleucos faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and logging activities that fragment its forest habitat across West and Central Africa. The species is particularly vulnerable to selective logging practices that target mature trees, as it depends on established forest canopy for optimal growth conditions. Collection for traditional medicine, where various Strophanthus species are harvested for their cardiac glycosides, poses an additional threat to wild populations.
Where does Strophanthus hypoleucos live?
Strophanthus hypoleucos occurs in Mozambique, 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 Strophanthus hypoleucos?
The main threats to Strophanthus hypoleucos 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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