Geostachys primulina
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Geostachys primulina faces severe threats from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in the Western Ghats of India. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, as it depends on specific microhabitat conditions found only in undisturbed montane forests. Mining activities and infrastructure development in the region have further reduced available habitat, while climate change poses additional risks to this high-altitude endemic species.
Habitat
Geostachys primulina is endemic to the montane forests of the Western Ghats in India, typically found in moist deciduous and semi-evergreen forests at elevations between 800-1500 meters. The species requires specific microhabitat conditions including high humidity, filtered sunlight, and rich organic soil layers characteristic of undisturbed forest ecosystems.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in ZINGIBERACEAE
Threatened in Malaysia
Frequently asked questions
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