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Eleutherococcus brachypus

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Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Eleutherococcus brachypus faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in northeastern China and the Korean Peninsula. Overcollection for traditional medicine compounds the threat, as this species is valued for its medicinal properties similar to other Eleutherococcus species. Climate change further pressures remaining populations by altering the cool, moist conditions this temperate shrub requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This deciduous shrub inhabits temperate mixed forests and forest margins in mountainous regions of northeastern China and Korea. It typically grows in cool, moist understory conditions at elevations between 200-1,500 meters, often associated with oak and pine forest communities.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Eleutherococcus brachypus classified as Endangered?
Eleutherococcus brachypus is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Eleutherococcus brachypus faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in northeastern China and the Korean Peninsula. Overcollection for traditional medicine compounds the threat, as this species is valued for its medicinal properties similar to other Eleutherococcus species. Climate change further pressures remaining populations by altering the cool, moist conditions this temperate shrub requires for survival.
Where does Eleutherococcus brachypus live?
Eleutherococcus brachypus occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Eleutherococcus brachypus?
The main threats to Eleutherococcus brachypus are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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