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Gentianella polyantha

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Overview

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

Gentianella polyantha faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its high-altitude Andean habitats. Mining activities and infrastructure development have fragmented its already limited range across specific elevational zones. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures force this cold-adapted species to retreat to increasingly restricted mountaintop refugia.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic gentian inhabits high-altitude páramo and alpine grasslands in the Andes, typically occurring between 3,200-4,200 meters elevation. It grows in moist, well-drained soils among native bunch grasses and cushion plants in areas with cool temperatures and high UV exposure.

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VU

Gentianella sagasteguii

Unknown
VU

Anthocleista longifolia

Declining
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Fagraea oreophila

Stable
EN

Klackenbergia stricta

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Gentianella polyantha classified as Endangered?
Gentianella polyantha 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. Gentianella polyantha faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its high-altitude Andean habitats. Mining activities and infrastructure development have fragmented its already limited range across specific elevational zones. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures force this cold-adapted species to retreat to increasingly restricted mountaintop refugia.
Where does Gentianella polyantha live?
Gentianella polyantha 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 Gentianella polyantha?
The main threats to Gentianella polyantha 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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