Romulea villaretii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Romulea villaretii faces severe threats from urban development and infrastructure expansion across its extremely limited Mediterranean range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation and loss from construction activities. Agricultural intensification and changes in traditional land management practices have further reduced suitable habitat patches. Climate change poses an additional long-term threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the species' seasonal growth cycle.
Habitat
Romulea villaretii inhabits Mediterranean grasslands, rocky slopes, and open woodland margins with well-drained soils. The species typically occurs in areas with traditional extensive grazing or low-intensity agricultural practices that maintain open habitat conditions.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in IRIDACEAE
Threatened in Morocco
Frequently asked questions
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