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Chamaecrista phyllostachya

Declining

Overview

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

Chamaecrista phyllostachya faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its limited range in Brazil's Cerrado savanna. Urban development and infrastructure projects have fragmented remaining populations, while altered fire regimes disrupt the natural burning cycles essential for Cerrado plant communities. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction.

Threat summary

Habitat

This leguminous shrub is endemic to the Cerrado savanna of central Brazil, where it grows in open grasslands and woodland edges with well-drained soils. The species depends on the Cerrado's characteristic fire-adapted ecosystem, thriving in areas subject to periodic natural burning cycles.

Savanna· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Chamaecrista phyllostachya classified as Endangered?
Chamaecrista phyllostachya 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. Chamaecrista phyllostachya faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its limited range in Brazil's Cerrado savanna. Urban development and infrastructure projects have fragmented remaining populations, while altered fire regimes disrupt the natural burning cycles essential for Cerrado plant communities. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction.
Where does Chamaecrista phyllostachya live?
Chamaecrista phyllostachya 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 Chamaecrista phyllostachya?
The main threats to Chamaecrista phyllostachya 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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