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Cassia artensis

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Overview

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

Cassia artensis faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native habitat. Climate change poses an additional long-term threat by altering precipitation patterns and temperature regimes that this endemic legume depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

Cassia artensis inhabits dry tropical forests and woodland areas, typically growing in well-drained soils at moderate elevations. The species is adapted to seasonal rainfall patterns and often occurs in forest edges and clearings within its native range.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Cassia artensis classified as Endangered?
Cassia artensis is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Cassia artensis faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native habitat. Climate change poses an additional long-term threat by altering precipitation patterns and temperature regimes that this endemic legume depends upon.
Where does Cassia artensis live?
Cassia artensis 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 Cassia artensis?
The main threats to Cassia artensis 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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