Ipomoea paolii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Ipomoea paolii faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Mediterranean region. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native coastal and rocky habitats. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased drought frequency in its already arid environment.
Habitat
Ipomoea paolii typically inhabits rocky coastal areas, dry scrublands, and Mediterranean maquis vegetation. The species shows preference for well-drained soils in semi-arid environments with limestone substrates.
