Anoectochilus formosanus (Orchidaceae), a new record for Hong Kong

P. Kumar; S. W. Gale

doi:10.22244/rheedea.2020.30.02.06

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Published: 30.06.2020

DOI: https://doi.org/10.22244/rheedea.2020.30.02.06

Keywords:

Anoectochilus roxburghii, Conservation assessment, Indo-Burma Biodiversity Hotspot, Jewel orchid.

P. Kumar

Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden, Lam Kam Road, Lam Tsuen, Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong S.A.R., Peoples Republic of China

S. W. Gale

Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden, Lam Kam Road, Lam Tsuen, Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong S.A.R., Peoples Republic of China

Abstract

The jewel orchid Anoectochilus formosanus Hayata, until now known only from Japan and Taiwan, is reported from Hong Kong for the first time. A detailed description, colour plate, line drawings and notes on ecology, distribution and conservation status are provided.

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Vol. 30 No. 2 (2020): Rheedea

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Kumar , P., & Gale, S. W. (2020). Anoectochilus formosanus (Orchidaceae), a new record for Hong Kong. Rheedea, 30(2), 293-298. https://doi.org/10.22244/rheedea.2020.30.02.06

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