Orthosiphon ferrugineus
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Orthosiphon ferrugineus faces significant pressure from habitat conversion as tropical forests are cleared for agriculture and urban development across its Southeast Asian range. The species' specialized requirements for humid forest understory conditions make it particularly vulnerable to fragmentation, as small isolated populations struggle to maintain genetic diversity. Overcollection for traditional medicinal use compounds these pressures, with local populations experiencing targeted harvesting that exceeds natural regeneration rates.
Habitat
This species inhabits the humid understory of tropical rainforests, typically growing in shaded areas with consistent moisture levels. It favors well-drained soils along forest edges and clearings where filtered sunlight penetrates the canopy.