VU

Isatis platyloba

DecliningVUEUVUEU

Overview

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

Isatis platyloba faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and overgrazing in its native Mediterranean and Middle Eastern range. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to land-use changes, while collection for traditional medicinal uses has further reduced wild populations in some regions.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits dry, rocky slopes and semi-arid grasslands across the Mediterranean basin and western Asia. It typically grows in calcareous soils at elevations between 200-1,500 meters, often in areas with sparse vegetation cover.

Conservation measures underway

Ex-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Isatis platyloba classified as Vulnerable?
Isatis platyloba 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. Isatis platyloba faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and overgrazing in its native Mediterranean and Middle Eastern range. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to land-use changes, while collection for traditional medicinal uses has further reduced wild populations in some regions.
Where does Isatis platyloba live?
Isatis platyloba occurs in Portugal, and Spain. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Isatis platyloba?
The main threats to Isatis platyloba 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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