CRCritically Endangered
Dune Gentian
Gentianella uliginosa
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Overview
Gentianella uliginosa is a species of flowering plant belonging to the family Gentianaceae.
Dune Gentian (Gentianella uliginosa) is critically endangered primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of its specialized dune slack wetland environments. The species faces severe pressure from coastal development, recreational activities, and changes in hydrology that alter the delicate water balance required for its survival.
Habitat
TERRESTRIAL· major
Other threatened species in Gentianaceae
Frequently asked questions
Why is Dune Gentian classified as Critically Endangered?
Dune Gentian 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. Dune Gentian (Gentianella uliginosa) is critically endangered primarily due to habitat loss and degradation of its specialized dune slack wetland environments. The species faces severe pressure from coastal development, recreational activities, and changes in hydrology that alter the delicate water balance required for its survival.
Where does Dune Gentian live?
Dune Gentian 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 Dune Gentian?
The main threats to Dune Gentian 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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