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Lychnophora martiana

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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.

Lychnophora martiana faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Brazil's cerrado and campo rupestre ecosystems are converted for agriculture and mining operations. The species' restricted range in high-altitude rocky outcrops makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while its slow growth rate and specialized pollination requirements limit natural recovery. Fire regime alterations and invasive grass species further degrade the unique montane grassland communities this endemic shrub depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

Lychnophora martiana is endemic to the campo rupestre and cerrado ecosystems of Brazil's high-altitude plateaus, typically occurring on rocky outcrops and quartzite soils between 900-1,400 meters elevation. This specialized shrub thrives in the nutrient-poor, well-drained soils of montane grasslands where it forms part of the unique flora adapted to extreme temperature fluctuations and seasonal drought.

Savanna· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Lychnophora martiana classified as Endangered?
Lychnophora martiana 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. Lychnophora martiana faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Brazil's cerrado and campo rupestre ecosystems are converted for agriculture and mining operations. The species' restricted range in high-altitude rocky outcrops makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while its slow growth rate and specialized pollination requirements limit natural recovery. Fire regime alterations and invasive grass species further degrade the unique montane grassland communities this endemic shrub depends upon.
Where does Lychnophora martiana live?
Lychnophora martiana 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 Lychnophora martiana?
The main threats to Lychnophora martiana 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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