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Libidibia monosperma

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Overview

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

Libidibia monosperma faces severe pressure from extensive deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its native range in the Caatinga and Atlantic Forest regions of Brazil. Urban expansion and agricultural development have fragmented remaining populations, while overexploitation for timber and traditional medicine has further reduced wild stands. Climate change intensifies these pressures by altering precipitation patterns in already water-stressed environments where this drought-adapted legume naturally occurs.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Brazilian legume inhabits dry forests and scrublands of the Caatinga biome and remnant Atlantic Forest fragments, typically growing in well-drained soils of semi-arid regions. It thrives in areas with pronounced dry seasons and can tolerate poor, rocky soils where few other tree species survive.

Forest· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Libidibia monosperma classified as Endangered?
Libidibia monosperma is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Libidibia monosperma faces severe pressure from extensive deforestation and habitat conversion throughout its native range in the Caatinga and Atlantic Forest regions of Brazil. Urban expansion and agricultural development have fragmented remaining populations, while overexploitation for timber and traditional medicine has further reduced wild stands. Climate change intensifies these pressures by altering precipitation patterns in already water-stressed environments where this drought-adapted legume naturally occurs.
Where does Libidibia monosperma live?
Libidibia monosperma 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 Libidibia monosperma?
The main threats to Libidibia monosperma 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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