Umbilicus schmidtii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Umbilicus schmidtii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and infrastructure expansion across its limited Mediterranean range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns affecting the rocky crevices and cliff faces where it grows. Agricultural intensification and quarrying activities have further reduced available habitat in several key locations.
Habitat
This succulent plant inhabits rocky crevices, cliff faces, and stone walls in Mediterranean coastal regions. It typically grows in well-drained, calcareous substrates with partial shade, often found in traditional stone structures and natural limestone formations.
