VU

Gentianella hyssopifolia

Unknown

Overview

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

Gentianella hyssopifolia faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its high-altitude Andean habitats. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures force this cold-adapted species to retreat to increasingly limited suitable elevations. Mining activities and infrastructure development in the Andes further fragment and degrade the specialized páramo and puna grassland ecosystems this gentian requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This Andean gentian inhabits high-altitude páramo and puna grasslands between 3,000-4,500 meters elevation. It thrives in moist, well-drained soils of alpine meadows and rocky slopes throughout the northern Andes of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Gentianella hyssopifolia classified as Vulnerable?
Gentianella hyssopifolia 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. Gentianella hyssopifolia faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its high-altitude Andean habitats. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures force this cold-adapted species to retreat to increasingly limited suitable elevations. Mining activities and infrastructure development in the Andes further fragment and degrade the specialized páramo and puna grassland ecosystems this gentian requires.
Where does Gentianella hyssopifolia live?
Gentianella hyssopifolia occurs in Ecuador. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Gentianella hyssopifolia?
The main threats to Gentianella hyssopifolia 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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