Commelina arenicola

The direct threats to this species are unknown. Hobyo Grassland and Shrubland ecoregion consists of white and orange sand dunes dominated by perennial dune grasslands and sedges. Unpredictable rainfall (which controls phenology), political instability, and the physical inaccessibility of the site have hindered explorations. Less than 1,000 vascular plant species are estimated to occur here, but these include several endemics and species of phytogeographical interest. Due to the long-standing and continued political instability in Somalia, it is not known how much habitat remains in this ecoregion, nor how fragmented it has become. The only official protected area is Lag Badana Bush-Bush National Park, but this is undoubtedly no longer functional (Magin and Burdette 2001).

Not known to occur inside protected areas network. Samples of seed should be collected and stored in the Millennium Seed Bank as an ex situ conservation measure.