Heliotropium dentatum
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Heliotropium dentatum faces significant pressure from coastal development and tourism infrastructure along its Mediterranean range, which directly destroys its specialized sandy and rocky coastal habitats. Agricultural expansion and grazing activities further fragment remaining populations, while invasive plant species compete for the limited suitable habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through sea-level rise and increased storm intensity affecting coastal zones where this species persists.
Habitat
Heliotropium dentatum inhabits coastal sandy areas, rocky shores, and maritime cliffs along the Mediterranean basin. The species typically grows in well-drained, salt-tolerant conditions near the sea, often in association with other halophytic vegetation communities.