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Turnera acaulis

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Overview

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

Turnera acaulis faces severe population decline due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further reduced available habitat, while the plant's specialized ecological requirements limit its ability to colonize new areas.

Threat summary

Habitat

Turnera acaulis inhabits specialized dry forest and scrubland environments, typically growing in well-drained soils on rocky slopes and hillsides. The species requires specific microhabitat conditions with particular soil chemistry and drainage patterns that are characteristic of its native range.

Frequently asked questions

Why is Turnera acaulis classified as Critically Endangered?
Turnera acaulis 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. Turnera acaulis faces severe population decline due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with remaining populations fragmented and isolated. Mining activities and infrastructure development have further reduced available habitat, while the plant's specialized ecological requirements limit its ability to colonize new areas.
Where does Turnera acaulis live?
Turnera acaulis 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 Turnera acaulis?
The main threats to Turnera acaulis 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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