Alchemilla plicata
VU

Alchemilla plicata

Local name: Alchémille à folioles repliées, Alchémille pliée

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Overview

Alchemilla plicata is a species of flowering plant belonging to the family Rosaceae.

Alchemilla plicata faces significant threats from habitat degradation and loss due to agricultural expansion, overgrazing, and climate change impacts on its specialized alpine and subalpine environments. The species' restricted distribution and specific habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and human disturbances in mountainous regions.

Threat summary

Habitat

Alpine and subalpine meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes typically between 1,000-2,500m elevation in mountainous regions. The species occurs in moist, nutrient-rich soils along stream banks, in meadows, and on grassy slopes with adequate moisture retention.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Alchémille à folioles repliées, Alchémille pliée classified as Vulnerable?
Alchémille à folioles repliées, Alchémille pliée is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Alchemilla plicata faces significant threats from habitat degradation and loss due to agricultural expansion, overgrazing, and climate change impacts on its specialized alpine and subalpine environments. The species' restricted distribution and specific habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and human disturbances in mountainous regions.
Where does Alchémille à folioles repliées, Alchémille pliée live?
Alchémille à folioles repliées, Alchémille pliée 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 Alchémille à folioles repliées, Alchémille pliée?
The main threats to Alchémille à folioles repliées, Alchémille pliée 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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