Vernonia luhomeroensis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Vernonia luhomeroensis faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and small-scale farming activities that fragment and degrade its montane forest habitat. The species' restricted range in the Eastern Arc Mountains makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat conversion, while collection for traditional medicinal uses may pose additional pressure on remaining populations.
Habitat
This species inhabits montane forest environments in the Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania, typically occurring in moist forest understory and forest margins at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters. It grows in areas with rich, well-drained soils and benefits from the consistent moisture and moderate temperatures characteristic of these cloud forest ecosystems.
