EN

Etlingera penicillata

Unknown

Overview

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

Etlingera penicillata faces severe pressure from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Southeast Asian lowland forests. Palm oil plantations and logging operations have fragmented its habitat into isolated patches, while collection for ornamental trade has reduced wild populations. Climate change compounds these threats by altering the humid microclimatic conditions this ginger species requires for reproduction.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endemic ginger species inhabits the understory of primary and secondary lowland rainforests, typically growing in shaded areas with high humidity and rich, well-drained soils. It occurs at elevations from sea level to approximately 800 meters in dipterocarp forests and forest margins.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Species recoveryEx-situ conservation

Other threatened species in ZINGIBERACEAE

EN

Newmania gracilis

Declining
EN

Newmania sontraensis

Stable
CR

Zingiber engganoense

Unknown
EN

Zingiber lecongkietii

Unknown

Threatened in Indonesia

EN

Speckle-faced Bent-toed Gecko

Cyrtodactylus psarops

Unknown
Acropora hemprichiiEN

Acropora hemprichii

Declining
VU

Bacan Myzomela

Myzomela batjanensis

Declining
VU

Hopea coriacea

Declining

Frequently asked questions

Why is Etlingera penicillata classified as Endangered?
Etlingera penicillata 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. Etlingera penicillata faces severe pressure from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Southeast Asian lowland forests. Palm oil plantations and logging operations have fragmented its habitat into isolated patches, while collection for ornamental trade has reduced wild populations. Climate change compounds these threats by altering the humid microclimatic conditions this ginger species requires for reproduction.
Where does Etlingera penicillata live?
Etlingera penicillata 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 penicillata?
The main threats to Etlingera penicillata 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.

Get weekly conservation intelligence

One short digest a week of the most striking species and country data we ship, plus breaking conservation news paired with our database where it matters.

Free, no spam. One-click unsubscribe in every email.