Hornstedtia reticosa
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Hornstedtia reticosa faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its Southeast Asian range, particularly affecting the lowland and hill forests where this ginger species naturally occurs. Palm oil plantations and logging operations have fragmented its habitat, while collection for traditional medicine and ornamental use adds additional stress to remaining populations.
Habitat
This tropical ginger species inhabits lowland and hill forests up to 800 meters elevation, typically growing in the understory of primary and secondary forests with high humidity and filtered sunlight. It thrives in well-drained soils along forest edges and clearings within its native Southeast Asian range.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in ZINGIBERACEAE
Threatened in Indonesia
Frequently asked questions
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