Rotala robynsiana
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Rotala robynsiana faces severe threats from agricultural expansion and wetland drainage across its limited range in central Africa. The species' specialized aquatic habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to water level fluctuations and pollution from agricultural runoff. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment the remaining suitable wetland areas where this critically endangered plant persists.
Habitat
Rotala robynsiana inhabits shallow freshwater wetlands, seasonal pools, and marshy areas with fluctuating water levels. The species requires specific hydrological conditions and is typically found in nutrient-poor, acidic waters within tropical wetland ecosystems.
