Eremanthus arboreus
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Eremanthus arboreus faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in Brazil's Cerrado savanna. Mining activities and urban development have further fragmented its remaining populations, while frequent fires associated with land clearing have eliminated critical regeneration sites. The species' restricted range and specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to these ongoing pressures.
Habitat
This species is endemic to the Cerrado savanna of central Brazil, specifically occurring in rocky outcrops and well-drained soils of the campo rupestre vegetation. It typically grows in areas with quartzite or sandstone substrates at elevations between 900-1,200 meters.