Venus' Chariot
CR

Venus' Chariot

Aconitum napellus

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Photo: Photo: Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA

Overview

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

Venus' Chariot faces severe population declines due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its native mountain regions. Over-collection for traditional medicine and ornamental purposes has further depleted wild populations, while climate change threatens the cool, moist conditions this alpine species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Mountain meadows, alpine grasslands, and moist woodland edges at elevations between 500-3000m, typically in cool, humid conditions with rich, well-drained soils. Also found along stream banks and in partially shaded areas of subalpine forests.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Venus' Chariot classified as Critically Endangered?
Venus' Chariot 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. Venus' Chariot faces severe population declines due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its native mountain regions. Over-collection for traditional medicine and ornamental purposes has further depleted wild populations, while climate change threatens the cool, moist conditions this alpine species requires.
Where does Venus' Chariot live?
Venus' Chariot 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 Venus' Chariot?
The main threats to Venus' Chariot 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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