Leucas flagellifolia
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.
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.