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Euphorbia rugosiflora

Stable

Overview

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

Euphorbia rugosiflora faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its restricted range within the Ethiopian highlands. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion, while overgrazing by cattle and goats degrades the remaining suitable habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the specialized montane ecosystems this succulent depends upon.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Ethiopian succulent inhabits rocky outcrops and steep slopes in montane grasslands and shrublands at elevations between 2,000-3,000 meters. It typically grows in well-drained soils among scattered acacia woodland and in areas with seasonal rainfall patterns characteristic of the Ethiopian highlands.

Wetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies management

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Euphorbia rugosiflora classified as Endangered?
Euphorbia rugosiflora is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Euphorbia rugosiflora faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its restricted range within the Ethiopian highlands. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion, while overgrazing by cattle and goats degrades the remaining suitable habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the specialized montane ecosystems this succulent depends upon.
Where does Euphorbia rugosiflora live?
Euphorbia rugosiflora occurs in Mozambique, and Zimbabwe. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Euphorbia rugosiflora?
The main threats to Euphorbia rugosiflora 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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