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Solanum carchiense

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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.

Solanum carchiense faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in Ecuador's Carchi Province, where its montane forest habitat is being rapidly converted to pastureland and crop cultivation. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while climate change threatens to shift suitable temperature and precipitation conditions beyond its narrow altitudinal tolerance zone.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic Ecuadorian nightshade inhabits cloud forests and montane scrublands in the Andes of Carchi Province, typically occurring at elevations between 2,800-3,400 meters. It grows in humid, cool conditions along forest edges and in secondary vegetation where mist and cloud cover provide consistent moisture.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Solanum carchiense classified as Endangered?
Solanum carchiense 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. Solanum carchiense faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and cattle ranching in Ecuador's Carchi Province, where its montane forest habitat is being rapidly converted to pastureland and crop cultivation. The species' extremely limited range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction, while climate change threatens to shift suitable temperature and precipitation conditions beyond its narrow altitudinal tolerance zone.
Where does Solanum carchiense live?
Solanum carchiense 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 Solanum carchiense?
The main threats to Solanum carchiense 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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