Amomum puberulum
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Amomum puberulum faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Southeast Asian tropical forests. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, as it depends on specific understory conditions that are easily disrupted by logging activities. Collection pressure for traditional medicine and spice trade compounds these threats, with wild populations experiencing continued decline due to unsustainable harvesting practices.
Habitat
Amomum puberulum inhabits the understory of tropical rainforests, typically growing in shaded, humid conditions with rich, well-drained soils. The species is found in primary and secondary forest environments at elevations ranging from lowland areas to lower montane zones.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in ZINGIBERACEAE
Threatened in Indonesia
Frequently asked questions
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