Libanothamnus arboreus
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Libanothamnus arboreus faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in Lebanon's mountainous regions, where urban expansion and infrastructure development continue to fragment its limited range. Agricultural intensification and overgrazing by livestock have further reduced suitable habitat, while climate change threatens to shift the species' narrow altitudinal preferences. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances and environmental changes.
Habitat
This endemic Lebanese species inhabits rocky slopes and mountainous terrain in the Mediterranean climate zone, typically found at moderate to high elevations. It grows in sparse vegetation communities on limestone substrates, often in areas with limited soil development and seasonal moisture availability.
Other threatened species in ASTERACEAE
Threatened in Venezuela
Frequently asked questions
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