VU

Gentianella sulphurea

Unknown

Overview

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

Gentianella sulphurea faces significant pressure from agricultural intensification and land-use changes in its alpine and subalpine habitats. Overgrazing by livestock degrades the delicate grassland ecosystems where this gentian thrives, while tourism development and infrastructure expansion fragment its already limited mountain habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures push suitable habitat to higher elevations, reducing available growing areas.

Threat summary

Habitat

Gentianella sulphurea inhabits alpine and subalpine grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes at elevations typically between 1,500-3,000 meters. The species prefers calcareous soils and open, well-drained areas with moderate moisture levels in mountainous regions of Europe.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Gentianella sulphurea classified as Vulnerable?
Gentianella sulphurea 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 sulphurea faces significant pressure from agricultural intensification and land-use changes in its alpine and subalpine habitats. Overgrazing by livestock degrades the delicate grassland ecosystems where this gentian thrives, while tourism development and infrastructure expansion fragment its already limited mountain habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures push suitable habitat to higher elevations, reducing available growing areas.
Where does Gentianella sulphurea live?
Gentianella sulphurea 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 sulphurea?
The main threats to Gentianella sulphurea 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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