Chicamocha Canyon Sage
Salvia chicamochae
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Salvia chicamochae faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in Colombia's Chicamocha Canyon region, where its specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to land conversion. The species' restricted range and small population size amplify the impact of habitat fragmentation, while climate change threatens to alter the specific microclimatic conditions this endemic sage requires for survival.
Habitat
This endemic Colombian sage inhabits dry scrublands and rocky slopes within the Chicamocha Canyon ecosystem, typically growing in well-drained soils at specific elevational ranges. The species requires particular microclimatic conditions found in this unique inter-Andean valley environment.
Other threatened species in Lamiaceae
Threatened in Colombia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Chicamocha Canyon Sage classified as Endangered?
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