CR

Oxalis simplicifolia

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Oxalis simplicifolia faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its specialized habitat. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate moisture conditions this endemic species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered wood sorrel inhabits specialized microhabitats within montane forests and rocky outcrops, typically requiring specific soil conditions and moisture levels. The species is endemic to a very restricted geographic range where it grows in shaded, well-drained soils among native vegetation communities.

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CR

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Unknown
VU

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Unknown
VU

Oxalis rufescens

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Oxalis simplicifolia classified as Critically Endangered?
Oxalis simplicifolia 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. Oxalis simplicifolia faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its specialized habitat. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate moisture conditions this endemic species requires.
Where does Oxalis simplicifolia live?
Oxalis simplicifolia 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 Oxalis simplicifolia?
The main threats to Oxalis simplicifolia 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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