VU

Zeiller's Ground-cedar

Diphasiastrum zeilleri

Unknown

Overview

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

Zeiller's Ground-cedar faces severe pressure from habitat fragmentation and degradation of its specialized montane forest environments. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures force this cold-adapted species to retreat to higher elevations with increasingly limited suitable habitat. Collection pressure for horticultural purposes and trampling from recreational activities in accessible mountain areas further compound population declines.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits cool, moist montane coniferous forests and subalpine zones, typically growing on acidic soils in shaded understory conditions. It is found at elevations between 800-2000 meters in mountainous regions of central and eastern Europe.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Zeiller's Ground-cedar classified as Vulnerable?
Zeiller's Ground-cedar 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. Zeiller's Ground-cedar faces severe pressure from habitat fragmentation and degradation of its specialized montane forest environments. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures force this cold-adapted species to retreat to higher elevations with increasingly limited suitable habitat. Collection pressure for horticultural purposes and trampling from recreational activities in accessible mountain areas further compound population declines.
Where does Zeiller's Ground-cedar live?
Zeiller's Ground-cedar 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 Zeiller's Ground-cedar?
The main threats to Zeiller's Ground-cedar 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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