Broad-leaved Ragwort
CR

Broad-leaved Ragwort

Senecio sarracenicus

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Senecio_sarracenicus

Overview

Senecio sarracenicus, the broad-leaved ragwort, is a tall perennial herbaceous flowering plant belonging to the daisy family Asteraceae.

Broad-leaved Ragwort faces severe decline primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of its specialized wetland environments. Agricultural intensification, drainage of marshlands, and urban development have significantly reduced the availability of suitable riparian and marshy habitats where this species naturally occurs.

Threat summary

Habitat

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armfibbla

Hieracium manocolum

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Salmea umbratilis

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Hieracium daniciforme

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Mikania tristachya

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Broad-leaved Ragwort classified as Critically Endangered?
Broad-leaved Ragwort 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. Broad-leaved Ragwort faces severe decline primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of its specialized wetland environments. Agricultural intensification, drainage of marshlands, and urban development have significantly reduced the availability of suitable riparian and marshy habitats where this species naturally occurs.
Where does Broad-leaved Ragwort live?
Broad-leaved Ragwort 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 Broad-leaved Ragwort?
The main threats to Broad-leaved Ragwort 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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