Curcuma colorata
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Curcuma colorata faces severe pressure from habitat destruction as Myanmar's lowland forests are cleared for agriculture and urban development. The species' restricted range in specific soil conditions makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances. Over-collection for traditional medicine and ornamental trade has further reduced wild populations, while climate change threatens the specific moisture and temperature regimes this endemic ginger requires.
Habitat
Curcuma colorata inhabits the understory of tropical moist deciduous forests and forest margins in Myanmar, typically growing in well-drained, humus-rich soils at elevations between 200-800 meters. The species requires partial shade and consistent moisture levels, often found along stream banks and in forest clearings with specific microclimate conditions.
