Oldenlandia borrerioides
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Oldenlandia borrerioides faces severe threats from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in tropical Africa. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion, while overgrazing by livestock has degraded remaining suitable areas. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the seasonal wetlands where this herb typically grows.
Habitat
This small herbaceous plant inhabits seasonal wetlands, marshy grasslands, and temporarily flooded areas in tropical African savannas. It typically grows in areas with clay-rich soils that retain moisture during dry periods, often associated with seasonal pools and drainage lines.
