CR

Curcuma pygmaea

Unknown

Overview

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

Curcuma pygmaea faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range in Thailand. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while collection pressure for horticultural trade has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the forest understory conditions this species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

Curcuma pygmaea inhabits the understory of tropical moist forests in Thailand, typically growing in shaded areas with rich, well-drained soils. The species requires specific microclimate conditions found in undisturbed forest environments with consistent moisture levels.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Curcuma pygmaea classified as Critically Endangered?
Curcuma pygmaea is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Curcuma pygmaea faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited range in Thailand. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while collection pressure for horticultural trade has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns affecting the forest understory conditions this species requires.
Where does Curcuma pygmaea live?
Curcuma pygmaea occurs in Vietnam. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Curcuma pygmaea?
The main threats to Curcuma pygmaea 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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