CR

Zingiber yersinii

Unknown

Overview

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

Zingiber yersinii faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and infrastructure development in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with deforestation and land conversion for palm oil plantations posing the greatest immediate risks. Climate change further compounds these pressures by altering the specific microhabitat conditions this ginger species requires for survival.

Threat summary

Habitat

Zingiber yersinii inhabits lowland tropical rainforests and forest margins, typically growing in shaded understory environments with high humidity and well-drained soils. The species is endemic to specific regions of Southeast Asia where it occurs in primary and secondary forest habitats at elevations below 500 meters.

Forest· major

Conservation measures underway

Site/area protectionSpecies recovery

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Zingiber yersinii classified as Critically Endangered?
Zingiber yersinii is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Zingiber yersinii faces severe population decline primarily due to habitat destruction from agricultural expansion and infrastructure development in its limited range. The species' extremely restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats, with deforestation and land conversion for palm oil plantations posing the greatest immediate risks. Climate change further compounds these pressures by altering the specific microhabitat conditions this ginger species requires for survival.
Where does Zingiber yersinii live?
Zingiber yersinii 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 yersinii?
The main threats to Zingiber yersinii 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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