Round-leaved Fluellen
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Round-leaved Fluellen

Kickxia spuria

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Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kickxia_spuria

Overview

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

Round-leaved Fluellen faces severe decline due to agricultural intensification and the widespread use of herbicides that eliminate this arable weed from crop fields. Changes in farming practices, including improved seed cleaning and the shift from spring to autumn sowing, have dramatically reduced suitable habitat. Urban development and habitat fragmentation have further isolated remaining populations, while climate change may be altering the timing of germination and flowering cycles.

Threat summary

Habitat

Round-leaved Fluellen is an annual plant that grows in disturbed soils, particularly in arable fields, waste ground, and along field margins. It thrives in sandy or chalky soils and is typically found as a weed in cereal crops, root crops, and fallow land.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Round-leaved Fluellen classified as Endangered?
Round-leaved Fluellen 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. Round-leaved Fluellen faces severe decline due to agricultural intensification and the widespread use of herbicides that eliminate this arable weed from crop fields. Changes in farming practices, including improved seed cleaning and the shift from spring to autumn sowing, have dramatically reduced suitable habitat. Urban development and habitat fragmentation have further isolated remaining populations, while climate change may be altering the timing of germination and flowering cycles.
Where does Round-leaved Fluellen live?
Round-leaved Fluellen 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 Round-leaved Fluellen?
The main threats to Round-leaved Fluellen 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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