VU

Froelichia nudicaulis

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Froelichia nudicaulis faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat conversion of native grasslands for agricultural development and urban expansion. The species' specialized requirements for sandy prairie soils make it particularly vulnerable to land use changes, while invasive plant species further degrade remaining habitat quality. Fire suppression has altered the natural disturbance regimes that historically maintained suitable open grassland conditions.

Threat summary

Habitat

Froelichia nudicaulis inhabits sandy prairies, open grasslands, and disturbed areas with well-drained soils across the central United States. The species typically occurs in areas with sparse vegetation cover and requires periodic disturbance to maintain suitable growing conditions.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Froelichia nudicaulis classified as Vulnerable?
Froelichia nudicaulis is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Froelichia nudicaulis faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat conversion of native grasslands for agricultural development and urban expansion. The species' specialized requirements for sandy prairie soils make it particularly vulnerable to land use changes, while invasive plant species further degrade remaining habitat quality. Fire suppression has altered the natural disturbance regimes that historically maintained suitable open grassland conditions.
Where does Froelichia nudicaulis live?
Froelichia nudicaulis 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 Froelichia nudicaulis?
The main threats to Froelichia nudicaulis 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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