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Globba multifolia

Declining

Overview

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

Globba multifolia faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Southeast Asian tropical forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while collection for ornamental trade has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the humid forest conditions essential for this moisture-dependent ginger species.

Threat summary

Habitat

Globba multifolia inhabits the understory of tropical rainforests, typically growing in shaded, humid conditions on forest floors and along stream banks. The species requires consistent moisture and filtered sunlight, making it highly dependent on intact forest canopy cover.

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Globba multifolia classified as Endangered?
Globba multifolia 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. Globba multifolia faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Southeast Asian tropical forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while collection for ornamental trade has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the humid forest conditions essential for this moisture-dependent ginger species.
Where does Globba multifolia live?
Globba multifolia 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 Globba multifolia?
The main threats to Globba multifolia 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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