Giant Colombian Red Mountain Sage
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Giant Colombian Red Mountain Sage

Salvia libanensis

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Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salvia_libanensis

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Salvia libanensis faces severe pressure from urban expansion and agricultural development across its limited Lebanese mountain range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while overgrazing by livestock degrades the quality of remaining populations. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may push this montane species beyond its thermal tolerance limits.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic sage inhabits rocky limestone slopes and montane scrublands in the Lebanese mountains, typically growing at elevations between 1,200-2,000 meters. It thrives in well-drained, calcareous soils among Mediterranean oak woodlands and open rocky terrain with sparse vegetation cover.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Giant Colombian Red Mountain Sage classified as Endangered?
Giant Colombian Red Mountain Sage 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 libanensis faces severe pressure from urban expansion and agricultural development across its limited Lebanese mountain range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while overgrazing by livestock degrades the quality of remaining populations. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may push this montane species beyond its thermal tolerance limits.
Where does Giant Colombian Red Mountain Sage live?
Giant Colombian Red Mountain Sage 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 Giant Colombian Red Mountain Sage?
The main threats to Giant Colombian Red Mountain Sage 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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