Eriocaulon santapaui
Overview
Eriocaulon santapaui is a critically endangered monocotyledonous plant endemic to the Western Ghats around Khandala and Pune in the state of Maharashtra, India.
Eriocaulon santapaui faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion in its limited range in the Western Ghats of India. The species is particularly vulnerable to water pollution and altered hydrology from dam construction and water diversion projects. Mining activities and quarrying in the region have further degraded its specialized wetland habitats, while climate change threatens to alter the seasonal water patterns essential for its survival.
Habitat
Eriocaulon santapaui is endemic to seasonal wetlands and shallow water bodies in the Western Ghats of Maharashtra, India. It typically grows in temporary pools and marshy areas that experience distinct wet and dry seasons, often on lateritic plateaus at elevations between 800-1200 meters.
Other threatened species in ERIOCAULACEAE
Threatened in India
Frequently asked questions
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