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Geum rubrum

Geum rubrum

India, Nepal
Status
Not Evaluated

IUCN conservation assessment category

Habitat
Grassland, Mountain

Primary ecological niche & biome

Diet
C3 autotrophic photosynthesis, deep root mineral absorption, and carbon sequestration

Dietary type and primary food source

Activity
deciduous summer foliage, vernal flowering, and seasonal seed dispersal

Diurnal, nocturnal, or active patterns

Scientific Summary

GBIF Taxonomic Backbone & Wikipedia Registry Profile

Type: NEPAL. Hills south of Jumla, 3500 m 2 July 1952, Polunin, Sykes and Williams 4419 (holotype: BM, digital image!) Specimens examined: INDIA. Kashmir: District Kupwara, Bangus Valley, 32 ° 21 ′ 24 ″ N, 74 ° 00 ′ 29 ″ E, elevation 3326 m, 19 August 2021, Anzar A. Khuroo, Khalid Hussain & Ruquia Gulzar 46285 & 46286 (KASH!); Kashmir: District Kupwara, Bangus Valley, 32 ° 21 ′ 24 ″ N, 74 ° 00 ′ 29 ″ E, elevation 3454 m, 16 August 2019, Anzar A. Khuroo 46321 (KASH!).
Biology & Conservation

Ecologically, the conservation status of Geum rubrum is officially designated as Not Evaluated. Current field registries estimate a global population composed of an unquantified number of individuals, making habitat preservation critical to maintaining their wild populations.

It is typically endemic to grassland, mountain, showing great physiological synergy with its surroundings. In terms of dietary preferences, it relies primarily on a diet of c3 autotrophic photosynthesis, deep root mineral absorption, and carbon sequestration. It exhibits specialized adaptations centered around a deciduous summer foliage, vernal flowering, and seasonal seed dispersal activity pattern, optimizing its energy conservation and interactions within its native ecosystem. The species has a typical natural lifespan of approximately 150 years, allowing it to adapt and mature through structured generational cycles.

Ongoing biological monitoring and ecological advocacy emphasize the importance of protecting this species. The stability of its food chain and the prevention of fragmentation in its primary range are vital for the continued survival of Geum rubrum.

Energy & Activity Profile
Habitat & Adaptation Index
Quick Facts
Native RangeIndia, Nepal
Habitat RangeGrassland, Mountain
Lifespan150 Yrs
StatusData Deficient
ScientificGeum rubrum
Registry Info
Lifespan150 years
KingdomPlantae
FamilyRosaceae