CR

Solanum lanuginosum

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Solanum lanuginosum faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the specific microhabitat conditions this nightshade requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This critically endangered nightshade inhabits specific microhabitats within tropical or subtropical regions, typically found in areas with particular soil and moisture conditions. The species appears to require undisturbed natural vegetation and may be associated with forest edges or specialized ecological niches that are highly sensitive to environmental changes.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Solanum lanuginosum classified as Critically Endangered?
Solanum lanuginosum is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Solanum lanuginosum faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its native habitat. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the specific microhabitat conditions this nightshade requires for survival.
Where does Solanum lanuginosum live?
Solanum lanuginosum occurs in Ecuador. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Solanum lanuginosum?
The main threats to Solanum lanuginosum 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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