Enchanter's-nightshade
VU

Enchanter's-nightshade

Circaea lutetiana

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circaea_lutetiana

Overview

Circaea lutetiana, known as broad-leaved enchanter's nightshade, is a plant in the evening primrose family, Onagraceae.

Enchanter's-nightshade faces increasing pressure from habitat fragmentation and loss of its preferred woodland environments due to urbanization, agricultural expansion, and intensive forest management practices. Climate change poses additional risks by altering the cool, moist conditions this species requires, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native forest understory habitats.

Threat summary

Habitat

Enchanter's-nightshade inhabits moist, shaded deciduous and mixed woodlands, particularly in rich, humus-laden soils of forest understories. The species thrives in cool, damp environments including woodland edges, stream banks, and areas with consistent moisture and partial to full shade.

Other threatened species in Onagraceae

CR

Ludwigia torulosa

Unknown
CR

Ludwigia stricta

Unknown
EN

Epilobium laestadii

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Enchanter's-nightshade classified as Vulnerable?
Enchanter's-nightshade is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Enchanter's-nightshade faces increasing pressure from habitat fragmentation and loss of its preferred woodland environments due to urbanization, agricultural expansion, and intensive forest management practices. Climate change poses additional risks by altering the cool, moist conditions this species requires, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native forest understory habitats.
Where does Enchanter's-nightshade live?
Enchanter's-nightshade 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 Enchanter's-nightshade?
The main threats to Enchanter's-nightshade 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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