Solanum chilliasense
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Solanum chilliasense faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its native Andean habitat. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat conversion for potato cultivation and cattle ranching. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures may force this high-altitude endemic beyond its suitable elevation range.
Habitat
This species is endemic to high-altitude Andean environments, typically found in montane grasslands and shrublands between 3,000-4,000 meters elevation. It grows in rocky slopes and disturbed areas within the páramo and puna ecosystems of South America.