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Eleutherococcus setulosus

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Overview

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

Eleutherococcus setulosus faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in northeastern China and the Korean Peninsula. Overcollection for traditional medicine has further reduced wild populations, as the species is valued for its purported medicinal properties similar to other Eleutherococcus species. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the temperate forest conditions this species requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This deciduous shrub inhabits temperate mixed forests and forest margins in mountainous regions of northeastern China and Korea. It typically grows in well-drained soils on slopes and in forest clearings at elevations between 200-1,500 meters.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Eleutherococcus setulosus classified as Endangered?
Eleutherococcus setulosus 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. Eleutherococcus setulosus faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its limited range in northeastern China and the Korean Peninsula. Overcollection for traditional medicine has further reduced wild populations, as the species is valued for its purported medicinal properties similar to other Eleutherococcus species. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the temperate forest conditions this species requires for survival.
Where does Eleutherococcus setulosus live?
Eleutherococcus setulosus 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 Eleutherococcus setulosus?
The main threats to Eleutherococcus setulosus 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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