Curcuma bhatii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Curcuma bhatii faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and infrastructure development in its limited range. The species is particularly vulnerable to collection pressure for medicinal use, as turmeric species are highly valued in traditional medicine. Mining activities and quarrying operations in the Western Ghats further fragment its already restricted habitat, while climate change poses additional stress on this endemic species with extremely limited distribution.
Habitat
Curcuma bhatii is endemic to the Western Ghats of India, where it inhabits moist deciduous forests and forest margins at moderate elevations. The species grows in shaded understory conditions with rich, well-drained soils and requires consistent moisture levels throughout its growing season.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in ZINGIBERACEAE
Threatened in India
Frequently asked questions
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