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Calceolaria lavandulifolia

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Overview

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

Calceolaria lavandulifolia faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its restricted Andean range. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment its already limited habitat, while climate change threatens to shift suitable growing conditions beyond the species' narrow altitudinal tolerance. The combination of small population size and ongoing habitat degradation creates a particularly vulnerable situation for this endemic plant.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic species inhabits high-altitude Andean slopes and rocky outcrops, typically found in montane scrublands and grasslands between 3,000-4,200 meters elevation. It grows in well-drained soils among native vegetation communities adapted to the harsh conditions of the páramo and puna ecosystems.

Other threatened species in CALCEOLARIACEAE

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Calceolaria bentae

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Calceolaria lanata

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Calceolaria grandiflora

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Calceolaria odontophylla

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Calceolaria lavandulifolia classified as Endangered?
Calceolaria lavandulifolia is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Calceolaria lavandulifolia faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its restricted Andean range. Mining activities and infrastructure development further fragment its already limited habitat, while climate change threatens to shift suitable growing conditions beyond the species' narrow altitudinal tolerance. The combination of small population size and ongoing habitat degradation creates a particularly vulnerable situation for this endemic plant.
Where does Calceolaria lavandulifolia live?
Calceolaria lavandulifolia 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 Calceolaria lavandulifolia?
The main threats to Calceolaria lavandulifolia 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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