CR

Bauhinia augusti

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Overview

Bauhinia augusti is a species of plant in the family Fabaceae. It is found only in Peru.

Bauhinia augusti faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in southeastern Brazil. The species' restricted distribution in Atlantic Forest fragments makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion for cattle ranching and sugarcane cultivation. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment the remaining forest patches where this endemic tree persists.

Threat summary

Habitat

Bauhinia augusti is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of southeastern Brazil, occurring in humid montane forests and forest edges at elevations between 800-1,500 meters. The species typically grows in well-drained soils within secondary forest formations and forest remnants that have experienced varying degrees of disturbance.

Forest· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Bauhinia augusti classified as Critically Endangered?
Bauhinia augusti is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Bauhinia augusti faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in southeastern Brazil. The species' restricted distribution in Atlantic Forest fragments makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion for cattle ranching and sugarcane cultivation. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment the remaining forest patches where this endemic tree persists.
Where does Bauhinia augusti live?
Bauhinia augusti occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Bauhinia augusti?
The main threats to Bauhinia augusti 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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