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Mimosa disperma

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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.

Mimosa disperma faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its limited range in the Brazilian Cerrado. Urban development and infrastructure projects have fragmented remaining populations, while altered fire regimes disrupt the natural savanna cycles this species depends upon. Climate change compounds these pressures by shifting precipitation patterns critical for seed germination and establishment.

Threat summary

Habitat

This leguminous shrub is endemic to the Cerrado savanna of central Brazil, where it grows in well-drained sandy soils of open grasslands and woodland edges. It requires the natural fire cycles characteristic of Cerrado ecosystems for regeneration and thrives in areas with distinct wet and dry seasons.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Mimosa disperma classified as Endangered?
Mimosa disperma 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. Mimosa disperma faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its limited range in the Brazilian Cerrado. Urban development and infrastructure projects have fragmented remaining populations, while altered fire regimes disrupt the natural savanna cycles this species depends upon. Climate change compounds these pressures by shifting precipitation patterns critical for seed germination and establishment.
Where does Mimosa disperma live?
Mimosa disperma 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 Mimosa disperma?
The main threats to Mimosa disperma 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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