VU

Scaphochlamys gracilipes

Stable

Overview

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

Scaphochlamys gracilipes faces severe pressure from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Southeast Asian lowland forests. Palm oil plantations and logging operations have fragmented its habitat into increasingly isolated patches, while collection for the horticultural trade targets remaining wild populations. The species' restricted distribution and specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to these ongoing pressures.

Threat summary

Habitat

This ginger species inhabits the understory of primary and secondary lowland rainforests, typically growing in shaded areas with high humidity and well-drained soils. It occurs at elevations from sea level to approximately 800 meters in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Scaphochlamys gracilipes classified as Vulnerable?
Scaphochlamys gracilipes is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Scaphochlamys gracilipes faces severe pressure from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Southeast Asian lowland forests. Palm oil plantations and logging operations have fragmented its habitat into increasingly isolated patches, while collection for the horticultural trade targets remaining wild populations. The species' restricted distribution and specialized habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to these ongoing pressures.
Where does Scaphochlamys gracilipes live?
Scaphochlamys gracilipes occurs in Brunei, Indonesia, and Malaysia. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Scaphochlamys gracilipes?
The main threats to Scaphochlamys gracilipes are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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