Chamaecrista amorimii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Chamaecrista amorimii faces severe pressure from habitat destruction in Brazil's Atlantic Forest region, where deforestation for agriculture and urban development continues to fragment its remaining populations. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with mining activities and infrastructure development posing additional risks to its specialized habitat requirements.
Habitat
This leguminous shrub is endemic to the Atlantic Forest (Mata Atlântica) of Brazil, typically found in forest edges and disturbed areas within this highly threatened biodiversity hotspot. It grows in well-drained soils at moderate elevations where the forest meets more open habitats.