Veilwort
Pallavicinia lyellii
Conservation status data sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Marchantiophyta
Class
Jungermanniopsida
Order
Pallaviciniales
Family
Pallaviciniaceae
Genus
Pallavicinia
Veilwort belongs to the family Pallaviciniaceae, order Pallaviciniales, within the Jungermanniopsida class.
Species Profile
Species profile data sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Veilwort faces severe threats from habitat destruction and degradation of its specialized wetland environments. This delicate liverwort is particularly vulnerable to water pollution, drainage of wetlands, and climate change impacts that alter moisture regimes essential for its survival.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
Veilwort occurs in moist, shaded environments including wet rocks near streams, boggy areas, and damp soil in woodlands and wetland margins. This bryophyte requires consistently high humidity and clean water conditions, typically found in undisturbed riparian zones and seepage areas.
Threats
IUCN Red List: Critically Endangered
Veilwort faces severe threats from habitat destruction and degradation of its specialized wetland environments. This delicate liverwort is particularly vulnerable to water pollution, drainage of wetlands, and climate change impacts that alter moisture regimes essential for its survival.
Climate change altering moisture regimes
Water pollution and eutrophication
Wetland drainage and habitat loss
Agricultural runoff and chemical contamination
Trampling and disturbance from human activities
National vs Global Threat Status
How this species is assessed at the national level compared to its IUCN global status (CR).
| Country | National Status | Global Status | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU | VUVulnerable | CRCritically Endangered | Lower local risk |
| EU | VUVulnerable | CRCritically Endangered | Lower local risk |
National Red List data sourced from the National Red List Project (nationalredlist.org, ZSL) and country-specific Red List authorities.
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
National Red Lists: ZSL (2025). National Red List. Zoological Society of London. Available at: https://www.nationalredlist.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Veilwort (Pallavicinia lyellii). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/veilwort