ENEndangered
Persicaria segetum
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
This annual herb typically inhabits disturbed agricultural soils, field margins, and seasonally flooded areas with nutrient-rich, moist substrates. It thrives in traditional farming systems where periodic soil disturbance and variable moisture conditions create suitable microsites for germination and establishment.
Other threatened species in Polygonaceae
Threatened in Argentina
Frequently asked questions
Why is Persicaria segetum classified as Endangered?
Persicaria segetum is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Persicaria segetum live?
Persicaria segetum occurs in Argentina, Australia, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, and Chile (plus 17 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Persicaria segetum?
The main threats to Persicaria segetum 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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