Siliquamomum phamhoangii
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Siliquamomum phamhoangii faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion throughout its limited range in Vietnam's montane forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while collection for traditional medicine and ornamental purposes has further reduced wild populations. Climate change poses an additional threat as shifting temperature and precipitation patterns alter the specific microhabitat conditions this endemic ginger requires.
Habitat
This endemic Vietnamese species inhabits humid montane forests at elevations between 800-1,500 meters, typically growing in the understory of primary and secondary forests with rich, well-drained soils. It requires specific microhabitat conditions including consistent moisture levels and filtered sunlight beneath the forest canopy.
