VU

Taverniera sericophylla

Unknown

Overview

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

Taverniera sericophylla faces significant pressure from overgrazing by livestock, particularly goats and sheep, which prevents natural regeneration and damages existing populations. The species is also threatened by habitat conversion for agricultural expansion and infrastructure development in its limited range. Collection for traditional medicinal uses and fuel wood further compounds population decline pressures.

Threat summary

Habitat

This leguminous shrub inhabits arid and semi-arid regions, typically growing in rocky slopes, wadis, and desert margins across the Arabian Peninsula and northeastern Africa. It thrives in well-drained sandy or gravelly soils in areas receiving minimal annual rainfall.

Marine coastal/supratidal· majorShrubland· majorMarine neritic· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Taverniera sericophylla classified as Vulnerable?
Taverniera sericophylla 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. Taverniera sericophylla faces significant pressure from overgrazing by livestock, particularly goats and sheep, which prevents natural regeneration and damages existing populations. The species is also threatened by habitat conversion for agricultural expansion and infrastructure development in its limited range. Collection for traditional medicinal uses and fuel wood further compounds population decline pressures.
Where does Taverniera sericophylla live?
Taverniera sericophylla occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Taverniera sericophylla?
The main threats to Taverniera sericophylla 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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