Hornstedtia rubra
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Hornstedtia rubra faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Southeast Asian lowland forests. Palm oil plantations and logging operations have fragmented its habitat, while collection for traditional medicine and ornamental use has reduced wild populations. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized habitat destruction.
Habitat
This ginger species inhabits the understory of lowland tropical rainforests, typically found in shaded areas with rich, well-drained soils at elevations below 500 meters. It requires the humid microclimate and filtered light conditions provided by intact forest canopy.
