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Centaurea corymbosa

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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.

Centaurea corymbosa faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and intensive grazing across its Mediterranean range. Urban development and infrastructure projects have fragmented remaining populations, while altered fire regimes and invasive plant species compete for limited suitable habitat. Climate change compounds these pressures by shifting precipitation patterns in the already water-stressed regions where this species persists.

Threat summary

Habitat

This Mediterranean endemic inhabits dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and scrubland areas typically between 200-800 meters elevation. It favors calcareous soils and open habitats with moderate disturbance, often found along field margins and in traditional pastoral landscapes.

Grassland· majorRocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Legislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Centaurea corymbosa classified as Vulnerable?
Centaurea corymbosa 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. Centaurea corymbosa faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and intensive grazing across its Mediterranean range. Urban development and infrastructure projects have fragmented remaining populations, while altered fire regimes and invasive plant species compete for limited suitable habitat. Climate change compounds these pressures by shifting precipitation patterns in the already water-stressed regions where this species persists.
Where does Centaurea corymbosa live?
Centaurea corymbosa occurs in France. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Centaurea corymbosa?
The main threats to Centaurea corymbosa 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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