Berberis iteophylla
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Berberis iteophylla faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development in its native Andean range. Overgrazing by livestock has degraded remaining populations, while climate change threatens the specific altitudinal zones this species requires. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats.
Habitat
This endemic barberry species inhabits montane shrublands and rocky slopes in the Andes, typically occurring at elevations between 2,500-3,500 meters. It grows in well-drained soils among other native shrubs in areas with distinct wet and dry seasons.