Small-flowered Sweet-briar
CR

Small-flowered Sweet-briar

Rosa micrantha

Unknown

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

Overview

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

Small-flowered Sweet-briar faces severe population declines due to habitat loss from agricultural expansion and urban development across its native range. The species is particularly vulnerable to competition from invasive plant species and changes in land management practices that alter the natural disturbance regimes essential for its establishment and survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Occupies woodland edges, scrublands, hedgerows, and disturbed areas including roadsides and field margins, typically in well-drained soils from sea level to moderate elevations. Thrives in semi-natural habitats with moderate disturbance regimes and partial shade conditions.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Small-flowered Sweet-briar classified as Critically Endangered?
Small-flowered Sweet-briar is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Small-flowered Sweet-briar faces severe population declines due to habitat loss from agricultural expansion and urban development across its native range. The species is particularly vulnerable to competition from invasive plant species and changes in land management practices that alter the natural disturbance regimes essential for its establishment and survival.
Where does Small-flowered Sweet-briar live?
Small-flowered Sweet-briar 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 Small-flowered Sweet-briar?
The main threats to Small-flowered Sweet-briar 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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