CR

Commelina mwatayamvoana

Unknown

Overview

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

Commelina mwatayamvoana faces severe threats from agricultural expansion and human settlement development within its extremely limited range in Tanzania. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion, as even small-scale land use changes can eliminate significant portions of its remaining population. Mining activities and infrastructure development pose additional pressures on the fragmented woodland habitats where this endemic dayflower persists.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic dayflower inhabits woodland and forest margins in the Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania, typically growing in partially shaded areas with well-drained soils. The species appears to prefer transitional zones between forest and more open habitats, where it can access both moisture and adequate light levels.

Savanna· majorGrassland· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionLegislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Commelina mwatayamvoana classified as Critically Endangered?
Commelina mwatayamvoana 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. Commelina mwatayamvoana faces severe threats from agricultural expansion and human settlement development within its extremely limited range in Tanzania. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion, as even small-scale land use changes can eliminate significant portions of its remaining population. Mining activities and infrastructure development pose additional pressures on the fragmented woodland habitats where this endemic dayflower persists.
Where does Commelina mwatayamvoana live?
Commelina mwatayamvoana occurs in Congo - Brazzaville, and Congo - Kinshasa. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Commelina mwatayamvoana?
The main threats to Commelina mwatayamvoana are 3.2, ai-1, ai-2, and ai-3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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