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Salvia unguella

Unknown

Overview

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

Salvia unguella faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its limited montane habitat range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while collection for traditional medicinal uses has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may force this high-altitude specialist into increasingly smaller suitable habitat patches.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic sage species inhabits rocky slopes and montane grasslands at high elevations, typically found in well-drained soils of mountainous regions. It grows in open areas with sparse vegetation cover, often on steep terrain that provides natural drainage.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Salvia unguella classified as Endangered?
Salvia unguella 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 unguella faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its limited montane habitat range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while collection for traditional medicinal uses has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may force this high-altitude specialist into increasingly smaller suitable habitat patches.
Where does Salvia unguella live?
Salvia unguella 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 unguella?
The main threats to Salvia unguella 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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