VU

Valeriana buxifolia

Unknown

Overview

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

Valeriana buxifolia faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted high-altitude range. Agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in montane regions have reduced suitable habitat patches. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may force this alpine specialist to retreat to increasingly limited suitable elevations, potentially leading to population fragmentation and local extinctions.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits high-altitude montane environments, typically found in rocky slopes, alpine meadows, and subalpine grasslands. It occurs in specialized microhabitats within mountain ecosystems where it has adapted to harsh climatic conditions and thin soils.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Valeriana buxifolia classified as Vulnerable?
Valeriana buxifolia is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Valeriana buxifolia faces significant pressure from habitat degradation in its restricted high-altitude range. Agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in montane regions have reduced suitable habitat patches. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may force this alpine specialist to retreat to increasingly limited suitable elevations, potentially leading to population fragmentation and local extinctions.
Where does Valeriana buxifolia live?
Valeriana buxifolia 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 Valeriana buxifolia?
The main threats to Valeriana buxifolia 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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