Heliotropium nigricans
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Heliotropium nigricans faces severe pressure from coastal development and tourism infrastructure expansion across its limited Mediterranean range. The species is particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation as its specialized coastal dune and rocky shore environments are converted for recreational facilities and urban development. Climate change-induced sea level rise and increased storm intensity further threaten the narrow coastal strips where this endemic heliotrope persists.
Habitat
Heliotropium nigricans inhabits coastal dunes, sandy beaches, and rocky shores along Mediterranean coastlines. The species is adapted to salt-tolerant conditions and grows in well-drained sandy or gravelly soils within the maritime influence zone.