Eriocaulon strictum
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Eriocaulon strictum faces severe population decline primarily due to wetland habitat destruction and degradation across its limited range. Agricultural expansion and urban development have eliminated many of the seasonal pools and marshy areas essential for this aquatic plant's survival. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and altered hydrology from dam construction further threaten remaining populations by disrupting the specific water chemistry and seasonal flooding patterns this species requires.
Habitat
Eriocaulon strictum inhabits shallow seasonal pools, marshy wetlands, and the margins of temporary water bodies with specific water chemistry requirements. This aquatic plant depends on areas that experience predictable seasonal flooding and drying cycles, typically in lowland regions with nutrient-poor, acidic soils.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in ERIOCAULACEAE
Threatened in Tanzania
Frequently asked questions
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