VU

Euphorbia boissieri

Unknown

Overview

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

Euphorbia boissieri faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its Mediterranean range, particularly in coastal areas where tourism infrastructure continues to expand. Overgrazing by livestock has degraded many of its natural habitats, while climate change threatens to shift suitable growing conditions beyond the species' current range. The species' limited distribution makes it especially vulnerable to localized habitat destruction and fragmentation.

Threat summary

Habitat

This Mediterranean endemic typically inhabits rocky slopes, limestone cliffs, and dry scrubland at elevations between 200-800 meters. It thrives in well-drained, calcareous soils within maquis and garrigue vegetation communities, often growing in crevices and on exposed rocky outcrops.

Forest - Subtropical/tropical moist lowland· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionLegislation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Euphorbia boissieri classified as Vulnerable?
Euphorbia boissieri 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. Euphorbia boissieri faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its Mediterranean range, particularly in coastal areas where tourism infrastructure continues to expand. Overgrazing by livestock has degraded many of its natural habitats, while climate change threatens to shift suitable growing conditions beyond the species' current range. The species' limited distribution makes it especially vulnerable to localized habitat destruction and fragmentation.
Where does Euphorbia boissieri live?
Euphorbia boissieri occurs in Madagascar. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Euphorbia boissieri?
The main threats to Euphorbia boissieri 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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