VU

Echiochilon pulvinatum

Unknown

Overview

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

Echiochilon pulvinata faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted Mediterranean range. Overgrazing by livestock and agricultural expansion have reduced the quality of its specialized rocky habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the delicate moisture balance this cushion plant requires in its arid environment.

Threat summary

Habitat

This cushion-forming plant inhabits rocky slopes, cliff faces, and stony ground in Mediterranean scrubland and semi-arid regions. It typically grows in well-drained, calcareous soils at elevations where it can access sufficient moisture while avoiding waterlogged conditions.

Shrubland· majorRocky areas· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Echiochilon pulvinatum classified as Vulnerable?
Echiochilon pulvinatum 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. Echiochilon pulvinata faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted Mediterranean range. Overgrazing by livestock and agricultural expansion have reduced the quality of its specialized rocky habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the delicate moisture balance this cushion plant requires in its arid environment.
Where does Echiochilon pulvinatum live?
Echiochilon pulvinatum 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 Echiochilon pulvinatum?
The main threats to Echiochilon pulvinatum 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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