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Zingiber atroporphyreum

Stable

Overview

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

Zingiber atroporphyreum faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across 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 ornamental trade compounds population pressures. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the humid forest conditions essential for this ginger's survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

This endangered ginger species inhabits the understory of humid tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia, typically growing in shaded areas with rich, well-drained soils. It requires consistent moisture and protection from direct sunlight, making it dependent on intact forest canopy cover.

Forest· majorRocky areas· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionEx-situ conservation

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Zingiber atroporphyreum classified as Endangered?
Zingiber atroporphyreum 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. Zingiber atroporphyreum faces severe pressure from deforestation and agricultural expansion across 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 ornamental trade compounds population pressures. Climate change poses an additional threat by altering the humid forest conditions essential for this ginger's survival.
Where does Zingiber atroporphyreum live?
Zingiber atroporphyreum occurs in Vietnam. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Zingiber atroporphyreum?
The main threats to Zingiber atroporphyreum 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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