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Eleutherococcus stenophyllus

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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 stenophyllus faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as its native forest ecosystems are cleared for agricultural expansion and urban development. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with small population fragments becoming increasingly isolated. Overcollection for traditional medicine and horticultural trade has further reduced wild populations, while climate change threatens to alter the specific environmental conditions this endemic species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits temperate deciduous and mixed forests, typically growing in understory environments with rich, well-drained soils. It favors forest edges and clearings within its native range, requiring specific moisture and light conditions found in mature woodland ecosystems.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Eleutherococcus stenophyllus classified as Endangered?
Eleutherococcus stenophyllus 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 stenophyllus faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as its native forest ecosystems are cleared for agricultural expansion and urban development. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with small population fragments becoming increasingly isolated. Overcollection for traditional medicine and horticultural trade has further reduced wild populations, while climate change threatens to alter the specific environmental conditions this endemic species requires.
Where does Eleutherococcus stenophyllus live?
Eleutherococcus stenophyllus 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 stenophyllus?
The main threats to Eleutherococcus stenophyllus 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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