Salvia uribei
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Salvia uribei

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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 uribei faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in Colombia's Andean regions, which has fragmented its already limited montane habitat. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to encroach on remaining populations, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat zones upslope beyond the species' current elevational range.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Colombian sage inhabits cloud forests and montane scrublands in the Cordillera Oriental of the Andes, typically occurring at elevations between 2,400-3,200 meters. It grows in humid, well-drained soils along forest edges and in clearings within the páramo transition zone.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Salvia uribei classified as Endangered?
Salvia uribei 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 uribei faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in Colombia's Andean regions, which has fragmented its already limited montane habitat. Urban development and infrastructure projects continue to encroach on remaining populations, while climate change threatens to shift suitable habitat zones upslope beyond the species' current elevational range.
Where does Salvia uribei live?
Salvia uribei 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 uribei?
The main threats to Salvia uribei 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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