Hydrocotyle feaniana
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Hydrocotyle feaniana faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its specialized wetland habitats. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate hydrological conditions this aquatic herb requires.
Habitat
This critically endangered aquatic herb inhabits shallow freshwater wetlands, pond margins, and seasonally flooded areas with muddy or sandy substrates. It requires specific hydrological conditions with periodic water level fluctuations and thrives in areas with minimal canopy cover that allow adequate sunlight penetration.