Salvia leucocephala
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Salvia leucocephala faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its native Mexican highland habitats. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to fragment the remaining populations, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat zones to higher elevations. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances and habitat conversion.
Habitat
This species inhabits pine-oak forests and montane scrublands in the Mexican highlands, typically occurring at elevations between 2,000-3,000 meters. It grows in rocky soils and forest clearings within temperate coniferous and mixed forests of central Mexico.