VU

Heliotropium wagneri

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Heliotropium wagneri faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as its native coastal and semi-arid environments are converted for agricultural development and urban expansion. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its specialized habitat niches. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate moisture balance required for this desert-adapted heliotrope.

Threat summary

Habitat

Heliotropium wagneri inhabits coastal scrublands and semi-arid environments, typically growing in sandy or rocky soils with good drainage. The species is adapted to Mediterranean-type climates with dry summers and mild, wet winters, often found in areas with sparse vegetation cover.

Marine coastal/supratidal· majorShrubland· majorMarine neritic· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Heliotropium wagneri classified as Vulnerable?
Heliotropium wagneri 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 wagneri faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as its native coastal and semi-arid environments are converted for agricultural development and urban expansion. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its specialized habitat niches. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate moisture balance required for this desert-adapted heliotrope.
Where does Heliotropium wagneri live?
Heliotropium wagneri 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 wagneri?
The main threats to Heliotropium wagneri 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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