Potentilla kionaea is endemic to Greece, where it is known from Mt Giona (Sterea Ellas, Greece). This species is assessed as Vulnerable (VU D1) as its population size is estimated as 600–1,000 mature individuals. Grazing by goats is the only potential threat to the species, however no signs of this plant being affected have been observed so far.

Potentilla kionaea is a local endemic species of Mt Giona (Sterea Ellas, Greece).

Potentilla kionaea is a very rare species, mainly occurring on the steep west slopes of Mt Giona. The area is largely inaccessible and it is estimated that the population of the species is smaller than 1,000 individuals.

It grows in crevices of limestone cliffs.

Nomadic grazing by goats occurs in the area and grazing is the only potential threat to the species. No signs of consumption have been observed so far and the effect of grazing on the population is unknown.

This species is not utilised.

No conservation actions have been implemented. Ex situ conservation in seed banks is a suggested conservation measure for this rare species. The entire population exists within the protected area GR2450002 of the Natura 2000 network.