savannah yelloweyed grass
Xyris flabelliformis
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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.
Savannah yelloweyed grass faces severe threats from habitat loss due to agricultural conversion and urban development of its specialized wetland habitats. The species' restricted range and specific ecological requirements make it particularly vulnerable to hydrological changes from drainage, water diversion, and altered fire regimes in savannah ecosystems.
Habitat
Seasonal wetlands, wet savannahs, and shallow depressions in grassland ecosystems, typically in sandy or peaty soils that experience periodic flooding and drying cycles. The species occurs in fire-maintained open habitats with specific hydrological conditions.
Other threatened species in Xyridaceae
Frequently asked questions
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