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Geographic Range [top]
Range Description: So far known to occur in a limited area at the type locality (Myanmar, Amherst and Moulmein) and in southwestern Thailand (Kanchanaburi) and northern Thailand (Tak). The report of this species from Cambodia by Gagnepain (1908) remains unconfirmed.
The extent of occurrence is 19,128 km² and it occurs at four to five locations.
Countries occurrence:
Native:
Myanmar; Thailand
Additional data:
? Number of Locations: 4-5
? Upper elevation limit (metres): 200
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Population [top]
Population: Nothing is known about the population size or trends.
Current Population Trend: Unknown
Additional data:
? Continuing decline of mature individuals: Yes
Habitat and Ecology [top]
Habitat and Ecology: Grows in deciduous bamboo forest (subject to fires), deciduous dipterocarp forest and teak plantations.
Systems: Terrestrial
Continuing decline in area, extent and/or quality of habitat: Yes
Use and Trade [top]
Use and Trade: The young inflorescences are collected and sold as a vegetable (they are fried).
Threats [top]
Major Threat(s): Habitat destruction through agricultural expansion and logging activities are the most likely threats to this species. The collection of inflorescences for food also pose a local threat as it reduces the seed production.
Conservation Actions [top]
Conservation Actions: Occurs in some protected areas.
Citation: Leong-Skornickova, J., Tran, H.D., Newman, M., Lamxay, V. & Bouamanivong, S. 2012. Curcuma candida. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2012: e.T201926A2729434. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012-1.RLTS.T201926A2729434.en. Downloaded on 21 November 2017.
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