Upright Chickweed
CR

Upright Chickweed

Moenchia erecta

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moenchia_erecta

Overview

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

Upright Chickweed faces severe population declines due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development across its native range. The species' specialized requirements for nutrient-poor, sandy soils in open grasslands and heathlands make it particularly vulnerable to land-use changes and habitat fragmentation.

Threat summary

Habitat

Open, nutrient-poor sandy soils in short grasslands, heathlands, and coastal dunes. Typically found in areas with sparse vegetation cover and well-drained, acidic substrates.

TERRESTRIAL· majorTERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Upright Chickweed classified as Critically Endangered?
Upright Chickweed 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. Upright Chickweed faces severe population declines due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development across its native range. The species' specialized requirements for nutrient-poor, sandy soils in open grasslands and heathlands make it particularly vulnerable to land-use changes and habitat fragmentation.
Where does Upright Chickweed live?
Upright Chickweed 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 Upright Chickweed?
The main threats to Upright Chickweed 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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