Synonym = Pentas pubiflora S.Moore subsp. bamendensis Verdc. in part.

Known from less than ten fragmented locations. Forest clearance is a major threat in the Bamenda Highlands with 25% loss in one area between 1987–1995 (Moat in Cheek et al. 2000). This rate of loss probably continues and probably also extends to the 1,800–2,000 m altitudinal range in Obudu, Bamboutos and Muanenguba. Frequent, human-set fires in grasslands in these same areas probably also adversely affect the grassland-forest interface as a habitat for this taxon, although occasional natural fires may aid its regeneration.

Recorded from SE Nigeria: Obudu (1 coll.); and Cameroon: Mt Oku area (3 coll.), Bamboutos (1 coll.), Mt Kupe-Mwanenguba (2 sites), Bali Ngemba Forest Reserve (2 coll.) and Santa, Lake Aweng (1 coll. each).

Although there is no information on population size, given the threats, it is assumed to be declining.

Occurs on montane forest-grassland edge; 1,000–2,060 m alt.

Forest clearance for agriculture and commercial logging is a major threat in the Bamenda Highlands with 25% loss in one area between 1987–1995 (Moat in Cheek et al. 2000). This rate of loss probably continues and probably also extends to the 1,800–2,000 m altitudinal range in Obudu, Bamboutos and Muanenguba. Frequent, human-set fires in grasslands in these same areas probably also adversely affect the grassland-forest interface as a habitat for this taxon, although occasional natural fires may aid its regeneration.

The species is not known to be used.

Research to resolve the uncertainties concerning the impact of fire would aid in management planning for the conservation of this and other species in this habitat in the Cameroon uplands. For the moment, only the summit area of Mt Kupe lacks the two threats outlined above, and so is alone in offering a secure base for Phyllopentas ledermannii.