VUVulnerable
Hill Turmeric
Curcuma pseudomontana
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorForest - Subtropical/tropical dry· majorWetlands (inland)· major
Conservation measures underway
Ex-situ conservation
Other threatened species in ZINGIBERACEAE
Threatened in India
Frequently asked questions
Why is Hill Turmeric classified as Vulnerable?
Hill Turmeric is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Hill Turmeric live?
Hill Turmeric occurs in India. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Hill Turmeric?
The main threats to Hill Turmeric are 2.1, 3.2, 5.2, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
Get weekly conservation intelligence
One short digest a week of the most striking species and country data we ship, plus breaking conservation news paired with our database where it matters.
Free, no spam. One-click unsubscribe in every email.