Globularia stygia
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Globularia stygia faces severe pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted Mediterranean mountain range. The species' specialized requirements for rocky limestone substrates make it particularly vulnerable to quarrying activities and infrastructure development. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures force alpine species to migrate upslope, reducing available habitat for this already range-restricted plant.
Habitat
Globularia stygia inhabits rocky limestone cliffs, crevices, and alpine scree slopes in Mediterranean mountain regions. The species requires well-drained calcareous soils and typically grows at elevations between 800-2000 meters in areas with sparse vegetation cover.
