Salvia cuatrecasana
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Salvia cuatrecasana

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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 cuatrecasana faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in Colombia's Andean regions, which has fragmented and destroyed much of its native cloud forest habitat. Mining activities and infrastructure development further threaten remaining populations, while climate change is shifting suitable habitat zones upslope, reducing available area for this high-altitude endemic.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Colombian sage inhabits cloud forests and páramo ecosystems in the Cordillera Oriental of the Andes, typically occurring at elevations between 2,800-3,500 meters. It grows in humid montane environments with persistent fog cover, often on steep slopes with well-drained volcanic soils.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Salvia cuatrecasana classified as Endangered?
Salvia cuatrecasana is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Salvia cuatrecasana faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in Colombia's Andean regions, which has fragmented and destroyed much of its native cloud forest habitat. Mining activities and infrastructure development further threaten remaining populations, while climate change is shifting suitable habitat zones upslope, reducing available area for this high-altitude endemic.
Where does Salvia cuatrecasana live?
Salvia cuatrecasana occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Salvia cuatrecasana?
The main threats to Salvia cuatrecasana 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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