VU

Etlingera grandiligulata

Unknown

Overview

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

Etlingera grandiligulata faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Southeast Asian tropical forests. Palm oil plantations and logging operations have fragmented its habitat, while the species' specialized pollination requirements make it particularly vulnerable to ecosystem disruption. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered rainfall patterns that affect the moist forest conditions this ginger species requires.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits the understory of primary and secondary tropical rainforests, typically in areas with high humidity and consistent moisture. It grows in well-drained soils along forest edges and clearings where filtered sunlight penetrates the canopy.

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protection

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Etlingera grandiligulata classified as Vulnerable?
Etlingera grandiligulata is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Etlingera grandiligulata faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Southeast Asian tropical forests. Palm oil plantations and logging operations have fragmented its habitat, while the species' specialized pollination requirements make it particularly vulnerable to ecosystem disruption. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered rainfall patterns that affect the moist forest conditions this ginger species requires.
Where does Etlingera grandiligulata live?
Etlingera grandiligulata occurs in Indonesia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Etlingera grandiligulata?
The main threats to Etlingera grandiligulata 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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