Xyris guillenii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Xyris guillenii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its specialized wetland habitats. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the seasonal flooding cycles essential for this yellow-eyed grass species.
Habitat
Xyris guillenii inhabits seasonal wetlands, marshy areas, and the edges of temporary pools in tropical regions. This yellow-eyed grass species requires specific hydrological conditions with periodic flooding and drying cycles typical of its specialized wetland ecosystem.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in XYRIDACEAE
Threatened in Bolivia
Frequently asked questions
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