Senecio woodii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Senecio woodii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban expansion and agricultural development in its limited coastal range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its specialized habitat. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased storm intensity affecting its coastal environment.
Habitat
Senecio woodii inhabits coastal grasslands and rocky outcrops along the South African coast, typically growing in well-drained soils with exposure to maritime influences. The species is adapted to the specific microclimate conditions of coastal environments, including salt spray tolerance and seasonal moisture variations.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in ASTERACEAE
Threatened in Bolivia
Frequently asked questions
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