VU

roundleaf waterlily

Nymphaea conardii

Unknown

Overview

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

Nymphaea conardii faces severe pressure from wetland habitat destruction and degradation across its limited range in the southeastern United States. Agricultural conversion, urban development, and water management practices have eliminated many of the shallow, acidic ponds and seasonal wetlands this species requires. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and altered hydrology from dam construction further threaten remaining populations by changing the delicate chemical balance these aquatic plants need to survive.

Threat summary

Habitat

This aquatic plant inhabits shallow, acidic ponds, seasonal wetlands, and slow-moving streams in the southeastern United States. It requires specific water chemistry conditions and seasonal flooding patterns typical of coastal plain wetland ecosystems.

FRESHWATER· major

Other threatened species in Nymphaeaceae

Nymphaea gardnerianaEN

Nymphaea gardneriana

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is roundleaf waterlily classified as Vulnerable?
roundleaf waterlily is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Nymphaea conardii faces severe pressure from wetland habitat destruction and degradation across its limited range in the southeastern United States. Agricultural conversion, urban development, and water management practices have eliminated many of the shallow, acidic ponds and seasonal wetlands this species requires. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and altered hydrology from dam construction further threaten remaining populations by changing the delicate chemical balance these aquatic plants need to survive.
Where does roundleaf waterlily live?
roundleaf waterlily 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 roundleaf waterlily?
The main threats to roundleaf waterlily 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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