Warburgia stuhlmannii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Warburgia stuhlmannii faces severe pressure from overharvesting for traditional medicine, where its bark is highly valued for treating various ailments including malaria and respiratory conditions. Habitat destruction through agricultural expansion and logging in East African montane forests has fragmented remaining populations. The species' slow growth rate and limited regeneration capacity make recovery particularly challenging once populations are depleted.
Habitat
Warburgia stuhlmannii occurs in montane and submontane forests of East Africa, typically at elevations between 1,200-2,400 meters. The species favors moist forest environments with well-drained soils, often found along forest edges and in secondary forest regeneration areas.
