CR

Parakaempferia synantha

Unknown

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Parakaempferia synantha faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Southeast Asian tropical forests. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while collection pressure for traditional medicine and ornamental trade compounds population decline risks.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits understory layers of tropical rainforests, typically growing in shaded, humid conditions on forest floors with rich organic soil. It requires intact forest canopy cover and is sensitive to disturbance in its specialized microhabitat.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Parakaempferia synantha classified as Critically Endangered?
Parakaempferia synantha is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Parakaempferia synantha faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Southeast Asian tropical forests. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while collection pressure for traditional medicine and ornamental trade compounds population decline risks.
Where does Parakaempferia synantha live?
Parakaempferia synantha occurs in India. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Parakaempferia synantha?
The main threats to Parakaempferia synantha are 5.3, 5.4, ai-1, and ai-2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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