Convolvulus socotranus
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Convolvulus socotranus faces severe pressure from habitat degradation on Socotra Island, where overgrazing by introduced goats and cattle has dramatically altered the native vegetation communities. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns affecting the island's unique ecosystems. Development pressures and tourism infrastructure expansion further fragment the remaining suitable habitat for this endemic morning glory.
Habitat
This endemic morning glory inhabits the rocky slopes and limestone plateaus of Socotra Island, typically growing in semi-arid scrubland and among granite outcrops. It occurs in areas with sparse vegetation cover, often associated with other endemic Socotran flora in elevations ranging from coastal plains to mid-altitude highlands.
