CR

Gabrielyan's Starflowers

Ornithogalum gabrielianiae

Unknown

Overview

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

Ornithogalum gabrielianiae faces severe threats from urban development and agricultural expansion across its extremely limited range in Lebanon. The species' restricted distribution to a few rocky limestone slopes makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat destruction from construction activities and land conversion. Overgrazing by livestock has degraded remaining habitat patches, while collection for horticultural purposes poses additional pressure on the small remaining populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Lebanese bulbous plant inhabits rocky limestone slopes and crevices in Mediterranean scrubland at elevations between 800-1200 meters. It grows in well-drained calcareous soils among sparse vegetation, typically in areas with winter rainfall and dry summers characteristic of the eastern Mediterranean climate.

Grassland· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Gabrielyan's Starflowers classified as Critically Endangered?
Gabrielyan's Starflowers 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. Ornithogalum gabrielianiae faces severe threats from urban development and agricultural expansion across its extremely limited range in Lebanon. The species' restricted distribution to a few rocky limestone slopes makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat destruction from construction activities and land conversion. Overgrazing by livestock has degraded remaining habitat patches, while collection for horticultural purposes poses additional pressure on the small remaining populations.
Where does Gabrielyan's Starflowers live?
Gabrielyan's Starflowers occurs in Armenia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Gabrielyan's Starflowers?
The main threats to Gabrielyan's Starflowers are 2.3, 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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