Solanum turgidum
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Solanum turgidum faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its native range. The species is particularly vulnerable to grazing pressure from livestock, which damages both individual plants and degrades the specialized soil conditions required for successful reproduction. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that affect the delicate moisture balance this species requires.
Habitat
Solanum turgidum typically inhabits dry, rocky slopes and degraded grasslands with well-drained soils, often found in semi-arid regions with seasonal rainfall patterns. The species shows preference for disturbed areas with sparse vegetation cover, including field margins and abandoned agricultural land.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in SOLANACEAE
Threatened in Venezuela
Frequently asked questions
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