Eriocaulon melanocephalum
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Eriocaulon melanocephalum faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to wetland drainage and conversion for agricultural use across its limited range. Urban development and infrastructure projects have eliminated several historical populations, while water pollution from agricultural runoff and industrial discharge degrades remaining aquatic habitats. Climate change-induced alterations to seasonal flooding patterns further threaten this wetland-dependent species.
Habitat
This aquatic plant inhabits shallow freshwater wetlands, seasonal pools, and marshy areas with fluctuating water levels. It typically grows in nutrient-poor, acidic soils along the margins of temporary and permanent water bodies.
Other threatened species in Eriocaulaceae
Frequently asked questions
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