Heliotropium anderssonii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Heliotropium anderssonii faces severe pressure from habitat degradation on the Galápagos Islands, where introduced herbivores like goats and cattle trample and consume native vegetation. Urban development and agricultural expansion on inhabited islands further fragment its limited coastal and lowland habitat. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to stochastic events and invasive plant species that outcompete native flora.
Habitat
This endemic Galápagos heliotrope inhabits coastal zones and dry lowland areas, typically growing in sandy soils and rocky crevices near the shore. It occurs in the arid zone vegetation of several Galápagos islands, often in association with other endemic shrubs and cacti.