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Taxon ID: 3,209 Total records: 39,143

Amomum calcaratum

Classification

Kingdom Plantae (COL)
Phylum Tracheophyta (COL)
Class Liliopsida (COL)
Order Zingiberales (COL)
Family Zingiberaceae (COL)

Taxonomy

Genus Amomum Reference
SubGenus Vernacular Name
Species calcaratum IUCN Threat Status-Year Vulnerable, 2012
SubSpecies Nat'l Threat Status-Year Not Evaluated, 2000
Infraspecies Reason for Change
Infraspecies Rank CITES
Taxonomic Group Medicinal Plants Native Status Endemic
Scientific Name Author Lamxay & M.F.Newman Country Distribution Lao PDR
Citation Description Geographic Range [top] Range Description: Known only from the type locality at Hin Boun district, Khammouan province, Lao PDR. The area of occupancy and extent of occurrence do not exceed 4 km². Countries occurrence: Native: Lao Peoples Democratic Republic Additional data: ? Estimated area of occupancy (AOO) - km2: 4 ? Lower elevation limit (metres): 285 ? Upper elevation limit (metres): 380 Range Map: Click here to open the map viewer and explore range. Population [top] Population: A scarce species. It is estimated that there are about 20 plants per 20 m², with a total population size of less than 1,000 mature individuals. Current Population Trend: Stable Additional data: ? Number of mature individuals: 999 Habitat and Ecology [top] Habitat and Ecology: Grows in evergreen forest on limestone. Systems: Terrestrial Use and Trade [top] Use and Trade: This species is not known to be used or traded. Threats [top] Major Threat(s): There are no threats to this species. Conservation Actions [top] Conservation Actions: The whole population is in the Phou Hin Nam No National Protected Area. Citation: Lamxay, V., Leong-Skornickova, J., Tran, H.D., Newman, M. & Bouamanivong, S. 2012. Amomum calcaratum. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2012: e.T202198A2737113. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012-1.RLTS.T202198A2737113.en. Downloaded on 31 August 2017. Disclaimer: To make use of this information, please check the . Feedback: If you see any errors or have any questions or suggestions on what is shown on this page, please provide us with feedback so that we can correct or extend the information provided
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Species Record Updated By: Carlos Aurelio Callangan