Gentianella profusa
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Gentianella profusa faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its native Andean habitats. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion for potato cultivation and quinoa farming at high altitudes. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures force alpine plant communities to migrate upslope, potentially eliminating suitable habitat for this high-elevation specialist.
Habitat
Gentianella profusa inhabits high-altitude alpine grasslands and páramo ecosystems in the Andes, typically occurring between 3,500-4,200 meters elevation. The species grows in moist, well-drained soils among native bunch grasses and cushion plants in areas with cool temperatures and high UV radiation.
Other threatened species in GENTIANACEAE
Threatened in Ecuador
Frequently asked questions
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