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

Kumar, Pankaj; Gale, Stephan W.

doi:10.22244/rheedea.2020.30.02.06

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“…Accordingly, many new orchids have been discovered and many existing orchids have established at new sites in the past few decades (Barretto et al, 2011). Reports detailing these additions to the orchid flora of Hong Kong continue apace (Gale et al, 2013, 2014, 2020, 2021; Kumar et al, 2014, 2022; Kumar & Gale, 2020, 2022).…”

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Cheirostylis yunnanensis var. gloriae, an interesting new caterpillar orchid from Hong Kong, China

Kumar

Gale²

2023

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A new variety of Yunnan caterpillar orchid, Cheirostylis yunnanensis var. gloriae, is described from Hong Kong. This variety differs from the typical variety, which also occurs locally, in details of the epichile, petals, column, and pollinarium. Additionally, the two varieties show spatial separation without evidence of sympatry at the site level within the small land area of Hong Kong. A detailed diagnosis, full description, list of specimens examined, conservation assessment, and notes on phenology, etymology, and habitat are provided. The new variety is named after Mrs. Gloria Barretto, an eminent expert of Hong Kong orchids, and it is assessed as Critically Endangered following IUCN guidelines. After a detailed review of all available literature, it is also revealed that prior records of C. liukiuensis in Hong Kong probably pertain to C. jamesleungii. Notes are provided to clarify the distinction between these two taxa, and a key to all members of this genus now confirmed in Hong Kong is presented together with color plates to aid identification.

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Cheirostylis yunnanensis var. gloriae, an interesting new caterpillar orchid from Hong Kong, China

Kumar

Gale²

2023

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“…were documented in the territory in 1831 (Barretto et al, 2011), the orchid flora of Hong Kong grew considerably over the course of the 19th and 20th centuries, with numerous new distributional records being added and several new species being described (Barretto et al, 2011; Hu & Barretto, 1976; Siu, 2000). However, the pace of discovery picked up significantly over the past decade as a result of focused orchid surveys conducted by orchid specialists at Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden and by local amateur botanists (Gale et al, 2013, 2014, 2020, 2021; Kumar et al, 2014; Kumar & Gale, 2020). Overall, the number of orchids known to occur in Hong Kong has increased at a rate of around six species every decade.…”

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“…This might in part be attributed to the regeneration of secondary forest in Hong Kong over the past 70 years (Abbas et al, 2019; Nichol et al, 2016), providing suitable habitat for species that have successfully colonized from adjacent areas. Today, the family Orchidaceae comprises 136 species representing all five subfamilies (Barretto et al, 2011; Gale et al, 2013, 2014, 2020, 2021; Kumar et al, 2014; Kumar & Gale, 2020).…”

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Taxonomic notes onApostasia nipponicaandCrepidium cordilabium(Orchidaceae), two species newly recorded from Hong Kong

Kumar¹,

Gale²

2022

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Apostasia nipponica and Crepidium cordilabium are newly added to the orchid flora of Hong Kong and their taxonomy is reviewed. A detailed description and line drawing are provided for both species, as are notes on flowering phenology and conservation status. Following careful examination of type material and other authentic specimens from throughout their range, as well as of photographs of plants in the wild, A. nipponica is removed from the synonymy of A. wallichii and reinstated as a valid species, under which A. ramifera and A. shenzhenica are newly synonymized. Additionally, Crepidium cordilabium, which was originally described from Taiwan as a natural hybrid between C. matsudae and Dienia ophrydis, is treated here as a distinct species belonging to the section Hololobus and sub‐section Maximowiczianae.

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971. Pecteilis Susannae

Wah¹,

Kumar²,

Gale³

2021

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SummaryViable populations of threatened orchids can be re‐established in the wild through integrated conservation that combines a scientific understanding of species ecology with applied knowledge of horticultural requirements. Previously abundant in South China, Pecteilis susannae has declined due to habitat loss and collection, both for its magnificent flowers and its fleshy tubers, which are of purported medicinal value. To illustrate the steps being taken for the conservation of this and other orchids in Hong Kong, the history, taxonomy and ecology of P. susannae are discussed, and information on its propagation and culture are provided.

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

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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Cheirostylis yunnanensis var. gloriae, an interesting new caterpillar orchid from Hong Kong, China

Cheirostylis yunnanensis var. gloriae, an interesting new caterpillar orchid from Hong Kong, China

Taxonomic notes onApostasia nipponicaandCrepidium cordilabium(Orchidaceae), two species newly recorded from Hong Kong

971. Pecteilis Susannae

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