VU

Warburgia stuhlmannii

Declining

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.

Threat summary

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.

Forest· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· majorShrubland· major

Conservation measures underway

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Warburgia stuhlmannii classified as Vulnerable?
Warburgia stuhlmannii 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. 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.
Where does Warburgia stuhlmannii live?
Warburgia stuhlmannii 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 Warburgia stuhlmannii?
The main threats to Warburgia stuhlmannii 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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