VU

muskuskruidroest

Puccinia adoxae

Unknown

Overview

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

Puccinia adoxae faces significant threats from habitat fragmentation and loss of its host plant Adoxa moschatellina (moschatel) in woodland understories. Climate change poses additional risks by altering the moisture and temperature conditions essential for this rust fungus's lifecycle. The species' highly specialized parasitic relationship makes it particularly vulnerable to any decline in moschatel populations across its European range.

Threat summary

Habitat

This obligate parasitic rust fungus inhabits the understory of deciduous and mixed woodlands across Europe, specifically requiring the presence of its sole host plant, moschatel (Adoxa moschatellina). It thrives in moist, shaded woodland environments with rich humus soils where moschatel naturally occurs.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is muskuskruidroest classified as Vulnerable?
muskuskruidroest 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. Puccinia adoxae faces significant threats from habitat fragmentation and loss of its host plant Adoxa moschatellina (moschatel) in woodland understories. Climate change poses additional risks by altering the moisture and temperature conditions essential for this rust fungus's lifecycle. The species' highly specialized parasitic relationship makes it particularly vulnerable to any decline in moschatel populations across its European range.
Where does muskuskruidroest live?
muskuskruidroest occurs in Åland Islands, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czechia, and Denmark (plus 22 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to muskuskruidroest?
The main threats to muskuskruidroest 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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