Teucrium eriocephalum Willk.

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Range Description:

The species is endemic to southern and southeastern Spain (provinces ofMgina, Almera, Granada, Jan, and Mlaga), where it is found at altitudes from sea level up to 1,000 m. (Castroviejoet al. 2010), more commonly below 700 m (Blanca et al. 2009). Its Extent of Occurrence is estimated at 20,525 km2 and its Area of Occupancy at c.184 km2, based on available specimen records (Anthos 2014).

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Habitat and Ecology:

Habitat and Ecology

This perennial species is found in thyme shrub vegetation, rocky slopes, rocky coastlines and fixed dunes, in calcareous soil, sand or loam. It flowers from late May to July. It is noted to be a very variable species (Castroviejo et al. 2010).

Systems

  • Terrestrial
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IUCN Red List Assessment:
Red List Category

LC
Least Concern

Red List Criteria

Version

3.1

Year Assessed

2014

Assessor/s

Allen, D.J.

Reviewer/s

Leaman, D.J.

Contributor/s

Justification

Global, European, EU 27 regional assessment: Least Concern (LC)

The species is endemic to southern and southeastern Spain. Its Extent of Occurrence is estimated at c.20,525 km2 and its Area of Occupancy at c.184 km2, based on available specimen records (Anthos 2014), which meets (AOO) or is close to meeting (EOO) the thresholds for a threatened category (Criteria B: geographic range), however it is considered likely that these values underestimate both EOO and AOO.

The known threats are thought to be habitat degradation and conversion caused by agricultural intensification, touristic and urban development, however whilst these threats may impact some lowland populations of the species, they are not thought to impact the majority of the species population, and the species is present at more than ten locations.

The species is considered Least Concern at present.

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Population:

Population

There are few population data for this species; assumed to be declining based on land use changes, but not considered significant at present.

Population Trend

Decreasing
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Threats:

Major Threats

Found in shrub vegetation, in hills, steppes and coast in lowland areas. Previously the lowland habitat of this species was unsuitable for cultivation but developments in the technique of cultivation under plastic (plasticulture) have allowed them to become utilized. Coastal areas may also be subject to tourist developments and urban development.
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Conservation Actions:

Conservation Actions

There are protected areas within the range of this species, for example, the Parque Natural Cabot de Gata and Punta Entinas Sabinar. The species is known to be conserved in a botanic garden and seed banks. The species has been assessed as Least Concern in the Andaluca Red List (Blanca et al. 2009); the subspecies almeriense has been assessed as Near Threatened in Spain (Baares et al. 2011).
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