Zingiber jiewhoei
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Zingiber jiewhoei faces significant pressure from habitat conversion as lowland forests in Peninsular Malaysia are cleared for agricultural development and urban expansion. The species' restricted range makes it particularly vulnerable to localized disturbances, while collection pressure for horticultural trade poses an additional threat to remaining wild populations.
Habitat
This ginger species inhabits lowland tropical rainforests of Peninsular Malaysia, typically growing in the understory of primary and secondary forests at elevations below 300 meters. It favors moist, well-drained soils with high organic content in areas with consistent humidity and filtered sunlight.
