CR

Verbascum transcaucasicum

Declining

Overview

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

Verbascum transcaucasicum faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited Transcaucasian range. The species is particularly vulnerable to overgrazing by livestock, which degrades the rocky slopes and meadow edges where it grows. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering precipitation patterns and temperature regimes in its montane habitat, potentially pushing this already rare endemic beyond its narrow ecological tolerance.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic mullein species inhabits rocky slopes, mountain meadows, and disturbed ground in the Transcaucasus region, typically growing at moderate to high elevations. It favors well-drained soils on limestone or volcanic substrates with partial sun exposure.

Rocky areas· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Verbascum transcaucasicum classified as Critically Endangered?
Verbascum transcaucasicum is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Verbascum transcaucasicum faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited Transcaucasian range. The species is particularly vulnerable to overgrazing by livestock, which degrades the rocky slopes and meadow edges where it grows. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering precipitation patterns and temperature regimes in its montane habitat, potentially pushing this already rare endemic beyond its narrow ecological tolerance.
Where does Verbascum transcaucasicum live?
Verbascum transcaucasicum occurs in Türkiye. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Verbascum transcaucasicum?
The main threats to Verbascum transcaucasicum 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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