Elytraria filicaulis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Elytraria filicaulis faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Florida. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its specialized wetland habitats. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the hydrology essential for this wetland-dependent species.
Habitat
Elytraria filicaulis inhabits specialized wetland environments including wet prairies, marsh edges, and seasonally flooded areas in south-central Florida. The species requires specific hydrological conditions with periodic flooding and drying cycles that support its unique ecological requirements.
Other threatened species in Acanthaceae
Frequently asked questions
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