Silene orphanidis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Silene orphanidis faces severe pressure from habitat destruction due to urban development and tourism infrastructure expansion across its limited Greek island range. Overgrazing by livestock has degraded the rocky coastal habitats where this endemic carnation thrives, while invasive plant species compete for the same specialized niches. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns and increased drought stress in its Mediterranean coastal environment.
Habitat
This endemic Greek species inhabits rocky coastal cliffs, limestone outcrops, and dry Mediterranean scrubland on specific Aegean islands. It typically grows in crevices and on steep slopes with well-drained, calcareous soils at elevations from sea level to several hundred meters.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in CARYOPHYLLACEAE
Threatened in Greece
Frequently asked questions
Why is Silene orphanidis classified as Endangered?
Where does Silene orphanidis live?
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