VU

Etlingera solaris

Declining

Overview

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

Etlingera solaris 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 collection for ornamental trade has reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered rainfall patterns that affect this moisture-dependent species.

Threat summary

Habitat

Etlingera solaris inhabits the understory of primary and secondary tropical rainforests, typically growing in moist, shaded areas with rich organic soils. The species requires high humidity and consistent moisture levels, making it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation and microclimate changes.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Etlingera solaris classified as Vulnerable?
Etlingera solaris 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 solaris 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 collection for ornamental trade has reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered rainfall patterns that affect this moisture-dependent species.
Where does Etlingera solaris live?
Etlingera solaris 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 solaris?
The main threats to Etlingera solaris 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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