Swartzia oraria
CR

Swartzia oraria

Unknown

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Overview

Swartzia oraria is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is found only in Colombia.

Swartzia oraria faces severe threats primarily from habitat destruction due to deforestation and agricultural expansion in its limited range in Costa Rica. The species has an extremely restricted distribution, making it highly vulnerable to any habitat loss or degradation. Urban development and infrastructure projects further fragment the remaining suitable habitat.

Threat summary

Other threatened species in Fabaceae

Macrolobium pittieriEN

Macrolobium pittieri

Unknown
EN

Chamaecrista cupeyalensis

Unknown
CR

Mexican royal ebony

Swartzia cubensis

Unknown
CR

Galactia rotundata

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Swartzia oraria classified as Critically Endangered?
Swartzia oraria is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Swartzia oraria faces severe threats primarily from habitat destruction due to deforestation and agricultural expansion in its limited range in Costa Rica. The species has an extremely restricted distribution, making it highly vulnerable to any habitat loss or degradation. Urban development and infrastructure projects further fragment the remaining suitable habitat.
Where does Swartzia oraria live?
Swartzia oraria occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Swartzia oraria?
The main threats to Swartzia oraria are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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