Lychnophora rosmarinifolia
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Lychnophora rosmarinifolia faces severe pressure from habitat conversion as Brazil's cerrado grasslands are transformed into agricultural land, particularly for soy cultivation and cattle ranching. Mining activities in the mineral-rich regions where this species occurs pose additional threats through direct habitat destruction and soil contamination. The species' restricted range and specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to these anthropogenic pressures, with fragmented populations showing reduced genetic diversity.
Habitat
This species is endemic to the cerrado grasslands and rocky outcrops of central Brazil, typically found in well-drained sandy soils at elevations between 800-1,200 meters. It shows a strong preference for areas with scattered rock formations and maintains populations in both pristine cerrado and moderately disturbed grassland edges.