Heliotropium marchionicum
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Heliotropium marchionicum faces severe pressure from invasive plant species that outcompete native vegetation across the Galápagos Islands. Habitat degradation from introduced herbivores, particularly goats and cattle, has significantly reduced suitable growing areas. Tourism development and associated infrastructure construction continue to fragment remaining populations on inhabited islands.
Habitat
This endemic Galápagos heliotrope inhabits coastal dry zones and arid lowland areas, typically growing in sandy soils and rocky crevices near shorelines. It occurs primarily on the inhabited islands where human activities have most significantly altered the natural landscape.