Eremanthus brevifolius
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Eremanthus brevifolius 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 habitat, 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 ecosystem of central Brazil, where it grows in well-drained sandy soils on elevated plateaus and hillsides. It typically occurs in open grassland areas with scattered shrubs and small trees, adapted to the region's distinct wet and dry seasonal patterns.