Leucas samhaensis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Leucas samhaensis faces severe pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted range on Socotra Island. The species is threatened by overgrazing by introduced livestock, particularly goats, which damage the native vegetation communities where this endemic mint occurs. Infrastructure development and tourism expansion on the island pose additional risks to remaining populations.
Habitat
This endemic species is restricted to the unique ecosystems of Socotra Island, Yemen, where it grows in rocky areas and dry shrublands. It typically occurs in the island's distinctive succulent scrubland and semi-desert habitats at various elevations.