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Eleutherococcus cuspidatus

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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 cuspidatus faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in northeastern Asia. Overcollection for traditional medicine has significantly reduced wild populations, as the species is valued for its medicinal properties similar to other Eleutherococcus species. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the temperate forest conditions this species requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This deciduous shrub inhabits temperate mixed forests and forest edges in mountainous regions of northeastern Asia, typically growing in well-drained soils at elevations between 200-1,500 meters. It prefers partially shaded environments under the canopy of broadleaf and coniferous trees.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Eleutherococcus cuspidatus classified as Endangered?
Eleutherococcus cuspidatus 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 cuspidatus faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in northeastern Asia. Overcollection for traditional medicine has significantly reduced wild populations, as the species is valued for its medicinal properties similar to other Eleutherococcus species. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the temperate forest conditions this species requires for survival.
Where does Eleutherococcus cuspidatus live?
Eleutherococcus cuspidatus 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 cuspidatus?
The main threats to Eleutherococcus cuspidatus 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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