Vachellia acuifera
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Vachellia acuifera faces severe population decline primarily due to extensive habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in East Africa. Overgrazing by livestock has degraded remaining habitat patches, while unsustainable harvesting for traditional medicine and construction materials has further reduced wild populations. Climate change-induced drought stress has weakened surviving trees, making them more susceptible to disease and mortality.
Habitat
This acacia species inhabits dry woodland and savanna ecosystems in East Africa, typically growing in well-drained soils at elevations between 1,000-1,800 meters. It occurs in semi-arid regions where it forms part of the characteristic thorn scrub vegetation alongside other drought-adapted species.
Other threatened species in Fabaceae
Threatened in Bahamas
Frequently asked questions
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