Scleria pilosissima
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Scleria pilosissima faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in southeastern Brazil. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to fragmentation, as remaining populations become increasingly isolated in small forest patches. Invasive grass species further degrade suitable habitat by altering soil composition and competing for resources.
Habitat
This sedge species inhabits wet grasslands, marsh edges, and seasonally flooded areas within the Atlantic Forest region of southeastern Brazil. It typically grows in nutrient-poor, acidic soils with high moisture content throughout most of the year.
Other threatened species in Cyperaceae
Frequently asked questions
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