CR

Commelina subscabrifolia

Unknown

Overview

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

Commelina subscabrifolia faces severe threats from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in southeastern Brazil. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its remaining natural areas. Climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns affecting the moist environments this dayflower requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered dayflower inhabits moist forest understories and woodland edges in the Atlantic Forest region of southeastern Brazil. It typically grows in shaded areas with rich, well-drained soils and consistent moisture levels.

Shrubland· majorGrassland· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Commelina subscabrifolia classified as Critically Endangered?
Commelina subscabrifolia 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 subscabrifolia faces severe threats from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in southeastern Brazil. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its remaining natural areas. Climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns affecting the moist environments this dayflower requires.
Where does Commelina subscabrifolia live?
Commelina subscabrifolia occurs in Congo - Brazzaville, Congo - Kinshasa, and Rwanda. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Commelina subscabrifolia?
The main threats to Commelina subscabrifolia are 2.1, 3.2, ai-1, and ai-2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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