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Solanum psilophyllum

Declining

Overview

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

Solanum psilophyllum faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Atlantic Forest region. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its specialized microhabitats. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate moisture balance required for this endemic nightshade's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic nightshade inhabits the understory of Atlantic Forest remnants, typically growing in humid, shaded environments with well-drained soils. It shows a preference for forest edges and secondary growth areas where light penetration creates optimal conditions for establishment and reproduction.

Other threatened species in SOLANACEAE

VU

Schwenckia trujilloi

Stable
VU

Solanum reitzii

Unknown
CR

Withania chevalieri

Unknown
VU

Solandra nizandensis

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Solanum psilophyllum classified as Endangered?
Solanum psilophyllum 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 psilophyllum faces severe pressure from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in the Atlantic Forest region. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while invasive plant species compete for resources in its specialized microhabitats. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the delicate moisture balance required for this endemic nightshade's survival.
Where does Solanum psilophyllum live?
Solanum psilophyllum 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 psilophyllum?
The main threats to Solanum psilophyllum 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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