Salvia ecuadorensis
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Salvia ecuadorensis

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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 ecuadorensis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in Ecuador's Andean regions, which has fragmented and destroyed much of its native montane habitat. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat conversion, while climate change threatens to shift suitable temperature and precipitation zones beyond the plant's adaptive capacity.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Ecuadorian sage inhabits montane cloud forests and páramo grasslands at elevations between 2,800-3,500 meters in the Andes. It typically grows in moist, well-drained soils along forest edges and in clearings within the cloud forest zone.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Salvia ecuadorensis classified as Endangered?
Salvia ecuadorensis 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 ecuadorensis faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in Ecuador's Andean regions, which has fragmented and destroyed much of its native montane habitat. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat conversion, while climate change threatens to shift suitable temperature and precipitation zones beyond the plant's adaptive capacity.
Where does Salvia ecuadorensis live?
Salvia ecuadorensis 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 ecuadorensis?
The main threats to Salvia ecuadorensis 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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