Paspalum rugulosum
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Paspalum rugulosum faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching across its native grassland habitats in South America. Urban development and infrastructure projects have fragmented remaining populations, while invasive grass species compete directly for resources. Climate change is altering precipitation patterns in the region, affecting the seasonal flooding cycles that this species depends on for reproduction.
Habitat
This grass species inhabits seasonally flooded grasslands, wet meadows, and marshy areas in subtropical South America. It typically grows in areas with periodic inundation and requires specific soil moisture conditions for optimal growth and reproduction.