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Lindernia alterniflora

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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.

Lindernia alterniflora faces severe threats from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in Southeast Asia. The species' specialized wetland habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to drainage and conversion of seasonal pools and rice paddies. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and changing hydrological patterns due to dam construction further compromise the aquatic environments this plant depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

This aquatic herb inhabits shallow seasonal pools, rice paddies, and temporary wetlands in lowland areas. It requires specific water level fluctuations and grows in muddy substrates that are periodically inundated during monsoon seasons.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Lindernia alterniflora classified as Critically Endangered?
Lindernia alterniflora 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. Lindernia alterniflora faces severe threats from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in Southeast Asia. The species' specialized wetland habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to drainage and conversion of seasonal pools and rice paddies. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and changing hydrological patterns due to dam construction further compromise the aquatic environments this plant depends upon.
Where does Lindernia alterniflora live?
Lindernia alterniflora 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 Lindernia alterniflora?
The main threats to Lindernia alterniflora 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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