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Conamomum spiceum

Declining

Overview

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

Conamomum spiceum faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Southeast Asian tropical forests. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its restricted distribution and specific habitat requirements, with logging operations and palm oil plantations fragmenting remaining populations. Collection pressure for traditional medicine and spice trade compounds these threats, as the aromatic properties make it commercially valuable.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits primary and secondary tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia, typically growing in the understory of lowland and hill forests up to 800 meters elevation. It requires humid conditions and well-drained soils characteristic of intact forest ecosystems.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Conamomum spiceum classified as Endangered?
Conamomum spiceum 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. Conamomum spiceum faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Southeast Asian tropical forests. The species is particularly vulnerable due to its restricted distribution and specific habitat requirements, with logging operations and palm oil plantations fragmenting remaining populations. Collection pressure for traditional medicine and spice trade compounds these threats, as the aromatic properties make it commercially valuable.
Where does Conamomum spiceum live?
Conamomum spiceum occurs in Cambodia, Malaysia, and Thailand. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Conamomum spiceum?
The main threats to Conamomum spiceum 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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