Hedychium collinum
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Hedychium collinum faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as its montane forest ecosystems are cleared for agricultural expansion and human settlement. The species' restricted range in the Eastern Himalayas makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, while climate change poses additional risks by altering the temperature and moisture conditions of its high-altitude habitat. Collection pressure for ornamental and medicinal purposes further compounds population decline in accessible areas.
Habitat
Hedychium collinum inhabits montane forests and forest margins in the Eastern Himalayas, typically occurring at elevations between 1,200-2,500 meters. The species thrives in moist, shaded understory environments with rich, well-drained soils characteristic of subtropical and temperate forest zones.
