Murdannia stricta
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Murdannia stricta faces severe population decline primarily due to agricultural expansion and urban development across its native range in Southeast Asia. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to land conversion, while collection pressure for horticultural trade has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the seasonal wetland habitats this species depends upon.
Habitat
Murdannia stricta inhabits seasonal wetlands, marshy grasslands, and the margins of temporary pools in tropical lowland regions. The species requires specific moisture conditions and is typically found in areas with distinct wet and dry seasons that support its specialized growth cycle.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in COMMELINACEAE
Threatened in Congo - Brazzaville
Frequently asked questions
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