VU

Salvia trachyphylla

Unknown

Overview

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

Salvia trachyphylla faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its restricted montane habitat. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to fragment the remaining populations, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat zones beyond the species' limited dispersal capacity. Collection for horticultural trade has also contributed to population declines in accessible areas.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits dry montane scrublands and rocky slopes at elevations between 1,500-2,800 meters in Mexico's Sierra Madre Oriental. It typically grows in well-drained soils among oak-pine forests and xerophytic shrublands, often on limestone substrates.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Salvia trachyphylla classified as Vulnerable?
Salvia trachyphylla is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Salvia trachyphylla faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its restricted montane habitat. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to fragment the remaining populations, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat zones beyond the species' limited dispersal capacity. Collection for horticultural trade has also contributed to population declines in accessible areas.
Where does Salvia trachyphylla live?
Salvia trachyphylla 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 trachyphylla?
The main threats to Salvia trachyphylla 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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