Hedychium roxburghii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Hedychium roxburghii faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and urban development across its native range in northeastern India and Myanmar. The species is particularly vulnerable to forest fragmentation, which isolates populations and reduces genetic diversity. Collection pressure for ornamental and medicinal purposes has further depleted wild populations, especially in accessible areas near human settlements.
Habitat
This ginger species inhabits moist deciduous forests and forest margins in the Eastern Himalayas, typically growing in shaded understory conditions at elevations between 300-1,500 meters. It thrives in areas with high humidity and rich, well-drained soils along stream banks and forest clearings.
