Curcuma vamana
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Curcuma vamana faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to agricultural expansion and urban development in its restricted range in the Western Ghats of India. The species is particularly vulnerable to collection pressure for its medicinal properties, as turmeric species are highly valued in traditional medicine and commercial trade. Climate change poses an additional threat through altered precipitation patterns that could disrupt the specific moisture requirements this endemic species needs for survival.
Habitat
Curcuma vamana is endemic to the tropical evergreen and semi-evergreen forests of the Western Ghats in India, typically found in shaded understory areas with rich, well-drained soils. The species requires specific moisture conditions and forest canopy cover, making it highly sensitive to habitat disturbance.
