CR

Senecio lamarckianus

Stable

Overview

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

Senecio lamarckianus faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range. The species is particularly vulnerable to invasive plant species that outcompete it for resources and alter soil chemistry. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased frequency of extreme weather events that can devastate the small, fragmented populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

Senecio lamarckianus typically inhabits rocky coastal areas, cliff faces, and sandy soils in Mediterranean-type climates. The species shows preference for well-drained substrates with moderate salinity tolerance, often growing in association with other endemic coastal flora.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Senecio lamarckianus classified as Critically Endangered?
Senecio lamarckianus 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. Senecio lamarckianus faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range. The species is particularly vulnerable to invasive plant species that outcompete it for resources and alter soil chemistry. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased frequency of extreme weather events that can devastate the small, fragmented populations.
Where does Senecio lamarckianus live?
Senecio lamarckianus 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 Senecio lamarckianus?
The main threats to Senecio lamarckianus 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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