Saponaria jagelii is a Greek narrow endemic, occurring only at two sites in W Elafonisos. It has been reported, but not recorded from the Malea peninsula. It flowers from late March to early May, while its fruiting period lasts from early May to early June. It grows exclusively on sandy beaches (dunes) and is part of the characteristic plant communities formed in disturbed sites along sandy beaches. Saponaria jagelii was assessed as an Endangered taxon in the first edition of the Red Data Book of the Rare and Threatened Plants of Greece, due to its very restricted distribution and the increasing touristic activities in Elafonisos during summertime, which at the time were considered as major threats to the species’ survival. Later on, in 1998 and in 2006, Saponaria jagelii is evaluated as a Critically Endangered species, based on the IUCN Criteria B1ab(i,ii,iii,v)+2ab(i,ii,iii,v). Saponaria jagelii is not included in any international conventions or national legislation. Its population comprises ca. 2000 individuals.
2019 11 Saponaria jagelii Phitos amp Greuter
Species Name
Saponaria jagelii Phitos & Greuter