VU

Etlingera heliconiifolia

Declining

Overview

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

Etlingera heliconiifolia faces severe pressure from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion across its Southeast Asian range. Palm oil plantations and logging operations have fragmented its lowland forest habitat, while collection for ornamental trade has reduced wild populations. Climate change poses additional stress through altered rainfall patterns affecting this moisture-dependent species.

Threat summary

Habitat

This striking ginger species inhabits the understory of tropical lowland rainforests, typically found in areas with high humidity and consistent moisture. It thrives in rich, well-drained soils along forest edges and clearings at elevations up to 800 meters.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Etlingera heliconiifolia classified as Vulnerable?
Etlingera heliconiifolia 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 heliconiifolia faces severe pressure from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion across its Southeast Asian range. Palm oil plantations and logging operations have fragmented its lowland forest habitat, while collection for ornamental trade has reduced wild populations. Climate change poses additional stress through altered rainfall patterns affecting this moisture-dependent species.
Where does Etlingera heliconiifolia live?
Etlingera heliconiifolia 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 heliconiifolia?
The main threats to Etlingera heliconiifolia 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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