CR

Galactia rotundata

Unknown

Overview

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

Galactia rotundata faces severe threats from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the southeastern United States. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to land conversion, while invasive plant species compete for resources in remaining natural areas. Climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns that affect the specific soil moisture conditions this legume requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Galactia rotundata inhabits sandy coastal plains, pine flatwoods, and scrubland areas with well-drained soils in the southeastern United States. The species requires specific soil conditions and partial shade environments typically found in longleaf pine ecosystems and coastal plain habitats.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Galactia rotundata classified as Critically Endangered?
Galactia rotundata 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. Galactia rotundata faces severe threats from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the southeastern United States. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to land conversion, while invasive plant species compete for resources in remaining natural areas. Climate change poses additional pressure through altered precipitation patterns that affect the specific soil moisture conditions this legume requires.
Where does Galactia rotundata live?
Galactia rotundata 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 Galactia rotundata?
The main threats to Galactia rotundata 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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