CR

Draba violacea

Unknown

Overview

Draba violacea is a species of flowering plant in the family Brassicaceae. It is found only in Ecuador. Its natural habitat is rocky areas. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Draba violacea faces severe threats from its extremely restricted range in the high-altitude environments of the Carpathian Mountains. Climate change poses a critical risk as warming temperatures force alpine species upward with nowhere left to retreat. The species' specialized habitat requirements and small population size make it particularly vulnerable to stochastic events and genetic bottlenecks.

Threat summary

Habitat

Draba violacea inhabits alpine and subalpine rocky crevices, scree slopes, and limestone cliffs in the Carpathian Mountains at elevations typically above 1,800 meters. The species requires well-drained, calcium-rich soils and thrives in the harsh, wind-exposed conditions characteristic of high-mountain environments.

Grassland· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Draba violacea classified as Critically Endangered?
Draba violacea 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. Draba violacea faces severe threats from its extremely restricted range in the high-altitude environments of the Carpathian Mountains. Climate change poses a critical risk as warming temperatures force alpine species upward with nowhere left to retreat. The species' specialized habitat requirements and small population size make it particularly vulnerable to stochastic events and genetic bottlenecks.
Where does Draba violacea live?
Draba violacea occurs in Ecuador. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Draba violacea?
The main threats to Draba violacea are 5.3, 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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