VU

Zanthoxylum deremense

Unknown

Overview

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

Zanthoxylum deremense faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and logging activities that fragment its remaining forest habitat in the Eastern Arc Mountains. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while its slow growth rate limits natural recovery. Collection for traditional medicine and timber use compounds these pressures, as the aromatic wood and medicinal bark are valued by local communities.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic tree species inhabits montane forests of the Eastern Arc Mountains in Tanzania, typically occurring in moist forest understory and forest edges at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters. It grows in areas with high rainfall and rich, well-drained soils characteristic of these ancient mountain ranges.

Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Zanthoxylum deremense classified as Vulnerable?
Zanthoxylum deremense 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. Zanthoxylum deremense faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and logging activities that fragment its remaining forest habitat in the Eastern Arc Mountains. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while its slow growth rate limits natural recovery. Collection for traditional medicine and timber use compounds these pressures, as the aromatic wood and medicinal bark are valued by local communities.
Where does Zanthoxylum deremense live?
Zanthoxylum deremense occurs in Kenya, Malawi, 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 Zanthoxylum deremense?
The main threats to Zanthoxylum deremense 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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