Water figwort
CR

Water figwort

Scrophularia umbrosa

Unknown

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

Overview

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

Water figwort faces severe threats from habitat destruction and degradation of its specialized wetland environments. Urban development, agricultural expansion, and water management practices have significantly reduced suitable habitat, while pollution and invasive species further compromise remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

Water figwort inhabits wet woodlands, stream margins, ditches, and other damp areas with rich, moist soils. The species typically occurs in partially shaded environments along waterways and in wetland edges where water levels remain consistently high.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Water figwort classified as Critically Endangered?
Water figwort 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. Water figwort faces severe threats from habitat destruction and degradation of its specialized wetland environments. Urban development, agricultural expansion, and water management practices have significantly reduced suitable habitat, while pollution and invasive species further compromise remaining populations.
Where does Water figwort live?
Water figwort 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 Water figwort?
The main threats to Water figwort 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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