Solanum interandinum
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Solanum interandinum faces significant pressure from agricultural expansion and livestock grazing in its Andean habitat, which fragments and degrades the specialized high-altitude ecosystems it requires. Climate change poses an additional threat as warming temperatures force suitable habitat zones to shift upward in elevation, potentially reducing available range. The species' limited distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction and collection pressure.
Habitat
This Andean endemic inhabits high-altitude montane regions, typically found in cloud forests, páramo grasslands, and rocky slopes between 2,500-4,000 meters elevation. It grows in well-drained soils along forest edges and in clearings where it receives partial sunlight.