CR

Aloe schilliana

Declining

Overview

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

Aloe schilliana faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited Ethiopian range. Overexploitation for traditional medicine and ornamental trade has further reduced wild populations, while climate change threatens the specialized arid conditions this species requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Aloe schilliana inhabits rocky outcrops and steep slopes in arid highland regions of Ethiopia, typically growing in well-drained soils between 1,500-2,500 meters elevation. The species thrives in semi-desert conditions with sparse vegetation and requires specific microclimatic conditions found in its narrow endemic range.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionLegislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Aloe schilliana classified as Critically Endangered?
Aloe schilliana 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. Aloe schilliana faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited Ethiopian range. Overexploitation for traditional medicine and ornamental trade has further reduced wild populations, while climate change threatens the specialized arid conditions this species requires for survival.
Where does Aloe schilliana live?
Aloe schilliana occurs in Madagascar. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Aloe schilliana?
The main threats to Aloe schilliana are 2.1, ai-1, ai-2, and ai-3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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