Vepris trifoliolata
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Vepris trifoliolata faces significant pressure from habitat conversion as coastal and lowland forests in its East African range are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while its slow growth rate as a small tree hampers natural recovery. Climate change poses additional stress through altered rainfall patterns affecting the moist forest conditions this species requires.
Habitat
Vepris trifoliolata inhabits coastal and lowland moist forests, typically growing in the understory and forest edges of tropical woodland ecosystems. The species prefers well-drained soils in areas with consistent moisture and partial shade conditions.
Other threatened species in RUTACEAE
Threatened in Cameroon
Frequently asked questions
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