Manihot longiracemosa
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Manihot longiracemosa faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching throughout its restricted range in Brazil's Cerrado savanna. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while frequent fires associated with agricultural practices further degrade remaining populations. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to reduce available habitat in this rapidly developing region.
Habitat
This endemic Brazilian species inhabits Cerrado savanna ecosystems, typically found in open grasslands with scattered trees and gallery forests. It occurs in well-drained soils of the central Brazilian plateau, adapted to the region's distinct wet and dry seasonal patterns.