Mimosa nothacacia
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Mimosa nothacacia faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its limited range in Brazil's Cerrado savanna. Habitat fragmentation has isolated remaining populations, while frequent fires and invasive grass species further degrade the specialized dry forest environments this species requires. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to reduce available habitat in key areas.
Habitat
This species inhabits dry forests and woodland savannas within Brazil's Cerrado biome, typically growing in well-drained soils on slopes and ridges. It occurs in areas with distinct wet and dry seasons, often associated with gallery forests and transitional zones between cerrado and caatinga vegetation.
Other threatened species in FABACEAE
Threatened in Ecuador
Frequently asked questions
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