VU

Globba unifolia

Declining

Overview

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

Globba unifolia faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Southeast Asian tropical forests. The species' specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, as it depends on specific understory conditions and soil types that are easily disrupted by human activities. Mining operations and infrastructure development further threaten remaining populations by destroying critical habitat patches.

Threat summary

Habitat

Globba unifolia inhabits the understory of tropical rainforests, typically growing in shaded areas with rich, well-drained soils. The species is found in primary and secondary forests at elevations ranging from lowland areas to lower montane zones.

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionEx-situ conservation