Sundamomum pseudofoetens
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Sundamomum pseudofoetens faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural conversion throughout its limited range in Southeast Asian tropical forests. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while collection for traditional medicine and potential horticultural trade adds additional pressure on remaining populations.
Habitat
This ginger species inhabits the understory of primary and secondary tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia, typically growing in shaded, humid conditions with rich organic soils. It occurs at elevations ranging from lowland forests to lower montane zones.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in ZINGIBERACEAE
Threatened in Indonesia
Frequently asked questions
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