EN

Tristemma schliebenii

Declining

Overview

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

Tristemma schliebenii faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and logging activities that fragment its limited forest habitat in the Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion, while collection for traditional medicinal uses adds additional pressure on remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic plant species inhabits montane forest understory and forest edges in the Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania, typically occurring at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters. It grows in humid, shaded environments with rich organic soils characteristic of these ancient mountain forests.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Tristemma schliebenii classified as Endangered?
Tristemma schliebenii is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Tristemma schliebenii faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and logging activities that fragment its limited forest habitat in the Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion, while collection for traditional medicinal uses adds additional pressure on remaining populations.
Where does Tristemma schliebenii live?
Tristemma schliebenii occurs in Tanzania. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Tristemma schliebenii?
The main threats to Tristemma schliebenii 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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