Smallseed Falseflax
VU

Smallseed Falseflax

Camelina microcarpa

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

Overview

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

Smallseed Falseflax faces severe population declines primarily due to agricultural intensification and the widespread use of herbicides that eliminate this annual weed from cultivated fields. Habitat conversion of traditional low-intensity farming systems to modern monocultures has drastically reduced suitable growing sites. Competition from invasive plant species and changes in agricultural practices, including improved seed cleaning techniques that remove falseflax seeds from crop harvests, have further contributed to its vulnerable status.

Threat summary

Habitat

Smallseed Falseflax typically grows as a weed in cultivated fields, particularly in flax, wheat, and other cereal crops, thriving in disturbed agricultural soils. It also occurs along field margins, roadsides, and other ruderal habitats with sandy or loamy soils in temperate regions.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Smallseed Falseflax classified as Vulnerable?
Smallseed Falseflax is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Smallseed Falseflax faces severe population declines primarily due to agricultural intensification and the widespread use of herbicides that eliminate this annual weed from cultivated fields. Habitat conversion of traditional low-intensity farming systems to modern monocultures has drastically reduced suitable growing sites. Competition from invasive plant species and changes in agricultural practices, including improved seed cleaning techniques that remove falseflax seeds from crop harvests, have further contributed to its vulnerable status.
Where does Smallseed Falseflax live?
Smallseed Falseflax 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 Smallseed Falseflax?
The main threats to Smallseed Falseflax 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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