VU

Heliotropium dentatum

Unknown

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.

Threat summary

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.

Forest· majorShrubland· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Heliotropium dentatum classified as Vulnerable?
Heliotropium dentatum 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. 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.
Where does Heliotropium dentatum live?
Heliotropium dentatum occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Heliotropium dentatum?
The main threats to Heliotropium dentatum 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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