Sharp-leaved Fluellen
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Sharp-leaved Fluellen

Kickxia elatine

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

Overview

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

Sharp-leaved Fluellen faces severe decline primarily due to agricultural intensification and the widespread use of herbicides that eliminate this arable weed from crop fields. Modern farming practices, including improved seed cleaning and selective herbicide application, have dramatically reduced suitable habitat. The species has also suffered from habitat conversion as traditional mixed farming systems are replaced by intensive monocultures, while remaining populations are increasingly fragmented and vulnerable to local extinctions.

Threat summary

Habitat

Sharp-leaved Fluellen is an annual plant that grows in arable fields, particularly favoring sandy or chalky soils in cereal crops and root vegetables. It thrives in disturbed agricultural habitats including field margins, stubble fields, and areas with traditional low-intensity farming practices.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Sharp-leaved Fluellen classified as Endangered?
Sharp-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. Sharp-leaved Fluellen faces severe decline primarily due to agricultural intensification and the widespread use of herbicides that eliminate this arable weed from crop fields. Modern farming practices, including improved seed cleaning and selective herbicide application, have dramatically reduced suitable habitat. The species has also suffered from habitat conversion as traditional mixed farming systems are replaced by intensive monocultures, while remaining populations are increasingly fragmented and vulnerable to local extinctions.
Where does Sharp-leaved Fluellen live?
Sharp-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 Sharp-leaved Fluellen?
The main threats to Sharp-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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