Swartzia arenophila
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Swartzia arenophila faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching activities that fragment and destroy its specialized sandy soil habitats. Mining operations targeting sand and gravel deposits directly eliminate the unique substrate conditions this species requires for survival. Urban development pressures in coastal regions further reduce available habitat, while the species' extremely limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances.
Habitat
This species is endemic to specialized sandy soil environments and coastal sandy plains in Brazil. It requires well-drained, nutrient-poor sandy substrates that support unique plant communities adapted to these challenging growing conditions.