Etlingera insolita
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Etlingera insolita faces severe threats from rapid deforestation and agricultural expansion across its limited range in Southeast Asian lowland forests. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to habitat fragmentation, while its specialized pollination requirements may be disrupted by ecosystem degradation. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns that could affect the moist forest conditions this ginger species requires for survival.
Habitat
Etlingera insolita inhabits the understory of primary lowland tropical rainforests, typically growing in areas with consistent moisture and filtered sunlight. The species requires well-drained but humid soils and is often found along forest streams or in areas with reliable water sources.
Conservation measures underway
Other threatened species in ZINGIBERACEAE
Threatened in Indonesia
Frequently asked questions
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