CR

Monarrhenus salicifolius

Stable

Overview

Monarrhenus salicifolius is a species of plant in the sunflower family found in rocky areas. It is endemic to the Mascarene Islands: Mauritius and Réunion.

Monarrhenus salicifolius faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes, with small population fragments increasingly isolated by human activities. Invasive plant species are also displacing native vegetation communities that this species depends upon for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits specialized microhabitats within temperate forest ecosystems, typically associated with specific soil conditions and native plant communities. It requires undisturbed areas with particular moisture and temperature regimes that are increasingly rare due to human encroachment.

Rocky areas· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Monarrhenus salicifolius classified as Critically Endangered?
Monarrhenus salicifolius is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Monarrhenus salicifolius faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' specialized ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes, with small population fragments increasingly isolated by human activities. Invasive plant species are also displacing native vegetation communities that this species depends upon for survival.
Where does Monarrhenus salicifolius live?
Monarrhenus salicifolius occurs in Mauritius. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Monarrhenus salicifolius?
The main threats to Monarrhenus salicifolius 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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