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Geographic Range [top]
Range Description: So far known from eastern Thailand (close to the Lao border), Cambodia and southern Lao PDR. The extent of occurrence is estimated at 44,557 km² and the area of occupancy is certainly less than 500 km². It is known from more than five locations but fewer than ten.
Countries occurrence:
Native:
Cambodia; Lao Peoples Democratic Republic; Thailand
Additional data:
? Estimated area of occupancy (AOO) - km2: 499
? Number of Locations: 6-9
? Upper elevation limit (metres): 500
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Population [top]
Population: Locally common but in decline due to over-collection.
Current Population Trend: Decreasing
Additional data:
? Continuing decline of mature individuals: Yes
Habitat and Ecology [top]
Habitat and Ecology: Grows in deciduous and semi-deciduous forest, near streams (Maknoi 2006).
Systems: Terrestrial
Use and Trade [top]
Use and Trade: Sold at markets as an ornamental and exported to various international markets.
Threats [top]
Major Threat(s): Habitat degradation through agricultural expansion and over-collection of rhizomes from the wild populations are the two main threats to this species.
Conservation Actions [top]
Conservation Actions: In Lao PDR it is known to occur in Phou Xiang Thong National Protected Area.
Citation: Leong-Skornickova, J., Tran, H.D., Newman, M., Lamxay, V. & Bouamanivong, S. 2012. Curcuma rhabdota. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2012: e.T201886A2724628. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012-1.RLTS.T201886A2724628.en. Downloaded on 22 November 2017.
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