Adesmia cordobensis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Adesmia cordobensis faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in the Córdoba province of Argentina, where cattle and goat overgrazing degrades the native grassland communities this legume depends upon. Urban development around Córdoba city has fragmented remaining populations, while altered fire regimes and invasive plant species further compromise habitat quality in the remaining patches of native vegetation.
Habitat
This endemic legume inhabits the native grasslands and open woodlands of the Córdoba hills in central Argentina, typically growing in well-drained soils at elevations between 500-1,500 meters. It occurs in association with other native herbs and grasses in the Espinal and Chaco transition zones.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in FABACEAE
Threatened in Argentina
Frequently asked questions
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