Lepechinia velutina
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Lepechinia velutina faces severe habitat degradation from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in coastal California. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitats. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased fire frequency in Mediterranean ecosystems.
Habitat
Lepechinia velutina inhabits chaparral and coastal sage scrub communities in Mediterranean climate zones of coastal California. The species typically grows on rocky slopes and canyon walls at elevations between 100-800 meters, preferring well-drained soils in areas with mild, wet winters and dry summers.
Other threatened species in Lamiaceae
Frequently asked questions
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