This species is endemic to Greece, where it has a very restricted spatial distribution (extent of occurrence and area of occupancy both 8 km², occurring at one location), and the persistence of a threat of grazing and erosion on its habitat causing continuing declines in its quality. The species is assessed as Critically Endangered (CR B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)).

The species is endemic to the island of Samothrace, it is rare and up to now only found on Mt Feggari. It is generally considered as endemic to Northern Aegean islands, and "known only from type collection".

As there is no monitoring of the population size, no proof of reduction of the population, past, present nor future can be found.

There is no information available on the exact habitat requirements of the species. However, the species is integrated in an area protected against over-grazing, as it used to have a strong impact on the local habitats and soil erosion. It is not considered as solved yet therefore the habitat quality is inferred to be in continuing decline.

The species can be affected by goats over-grazing, even though measures have been taken regarding this threat. Moreover, despite the protection efforts, the erosion is continuous and remains a severe threat for the species. The species is concentrated on a mountain, with the main threat of erosion it can be considered to occur at one or two locations according to whether the mountain is considered to be fully subject to erosion, or if two slopes are taken into account. The precautionary approach is taken here and one location is considered.

There is no information on potential uses of the species.

The area is integrated in a project to prevent soil erosion and overgrazing. It can be found in one Natura 2000 site, that has been evaluated to become a UNESCO Biosphere reserve.