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Wurfbainia blumeana

Declining

Overview

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

Wurfbainia blumeana faces severe pressure from overcollection for its valuable rhizomes, which are harvested for traditional medicine and culinary uses throughout Southeast Asia. Habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and logging has fragmented the remaining forest populations, while climate change threatens the specific moisture and temperature conditions this species requires in its montane forest habitat.

Threat summary

Habitat

This ginger species inhabits the understory of tropical montane forests, typically found at elevations between 500-1500 meters in humid, well-drained soils. It requires the filtered light and consistent moisture conditions provided by intact forest canopy in Southeast Asian mountain ranges.

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Wurfbainia blumeana classified as Endangered?
Wurfbainia blumeana is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Wurfbainia blumeana faces severe pressure from overcollection for its valuable rhizomes, which are harvested for traditional medicine and culinary uses throughout Southeast Asia. Habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and logging has fragmented the remaining forest populations, while climate change threatens the specific moisture and temperature conditions this species requires in its montane forest habitat.
Where does Wurfbainia blumeana live?
Wurfbainia blumeana occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Wurfbainia blumeana?
The main threats to Wurfbainia blumeana 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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