VU

Vangueria pallidiflora

Unknown

Overview

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

Vangueria pallidiflora faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and settlement development across its limited range in eastern Africa. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Overexploitation for traditional medicinal uses has further reduced wild populations, while climate change threatens to alter the specific moisture and temperature conditions this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Vangueria pallidiflora inhabits moist montane forests and forest edges at elevations between 1,200-2,100 meters in eastern Africa. The species requires well-drained soils and partial shade conditions typical of transitional forest zones.

Forest· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Vangueria pallidiflora classified as Vulnerable?
Vangueria pallidiflora 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. Vangueria pallidiflora faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and settlement development across its limited range in eastern Africa. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, as remaining forest patches become increasingly isolated. Overexploitation for traditional medicinal uses has further reduced wild populations, while climate change threatens to alter the specific moisture and temperature conditions this species requires.
Where does Vangueria pallidiflora live?
Vangueria pallidiflora occurs in Kenya, 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 Vangueria pallidiflora?
The main threats to Vangueria pallidiflora 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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