Crotalaria oxyphylloides
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Crotalaria oxyphylloides 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, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further reduced suitable habitat, while invasive plant species compete for resources in degraded areas.
Habitat
This leguminous shrub inhabits dry woodland margins, rocky outcrops, and disturbed grassland areas in tropical and subtropical regions. It typically grows in well-drained soils on hillsides and slopes, often in areas with seasonal rainfall patterns.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in FABACEAE
Threatened in Congo - Brazzaville
Frequently asked questions
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