Sorbus ratisbonensis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Sorbus ratisbonensis faces severe population pressure from habitat fragmentation and urban development in its limited Bavarian range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it vulnerable to localized disturbances, while hybridization with related Sorbus species threatens genetic integrity. Climate change poses additional risks by altering the specific microhabitat conditions this endemic rowan requires for survival.
Habitat
This endemic rowan occupies rocky slopes, limestone cliffs, and open woodland edges in the Bavarian region of Germany. It typically grows in calcareous soils at moderate elevations, often in areas with partial shade and good drainage.
