VU

Leucas flagellifolia

Unknown

Overview

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

Leucas flagellifolia faces significant pressure from habitat degradation due to agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to land-use changes, while collection for traditional medicinal purposes adds additional stress to wild populations. Climate change poses an emerging threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the seasonal wetland habitats this species depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species typically inhabits seasonal wetlands, marshy areas, and the margins of temporary water bodies in tropical and subtropical regions. It shows a preference for disturbed or semi-natural habitats with fluctuating water levels and rich, organic soils.

Marine coastal/supratidal· majorShrubland· majorRocky areas· majorMarine neritic· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Leucas flagellifolia classified as Vulnerable?
Leucas flagellifolia 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. Leucas flagellifolia faces significant pressure from habitat degradation due to agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to land-use changes, while collection for traditional medicinal purposes adds additional stress to wild populations. Climate change poses an emerging threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the seasonal wetland habitats this species depends upon.
Where does Leucas flagellifolia live?
Leucas flagellifolia 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 Leucas flagellifolia?
The main threats to Leucas flagellifolia 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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