Hornstedtia mollis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Hornstedtia mollis faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Southeast Asian tropical forests. The species' dependence on intact forest understory makes it particularly vulnerable to logging operations and palm oil plantation development. Habitat fragmentation has isolated remaining populations, reducing genetic diversity and limiting natural regeneration potential.
Habitat
This ginger species inhabits the understory of primary and secondary tropical rainforests, typically growing in shaded areas with high humidity and rich, well-drained soils. It occurs at elevations ranging from lowland forests to lower montane zones up to 1,200 meters.
