Crotalaria rhynchocarpa
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Crotalaria rhynchocarpa 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. Overgrazing by livestock has degraded the quality of remaining habitat patches, while invasive plant species compete for resources in disturbed areas.
Habitat
Crotalaria rhynchocarpa typically inhabits dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky slopes in semi-arid regions. The species shows preference for well-drained soils and areas with moderate disturbance, often found along forest edges and in clearings.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in FABACEAE
Threatened in Kenya
Frequently asked questions
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