Orchids in Hong Kong

I'll introduce orchids in Hong Kong here. You know HK is one of the most famous tourist resorts around the world. But considering about the distribution of orchids, HK is the southest area in China and located in the similar latitude of Ha Noi, the capital of Viet Nam. There should be a lot of orchids in HK. In truth, HK is a beautiful town surrounded by green hills and is rich in nature. But now, the situation is going to change. The nature including orchids is going to be destroyed. The government is saying that about 70% of the wild orchids in HK has gone already. In HK, some people want to and try to keep the nature. This information from HK is supplied by Miss June Leung who is one of the person. She has her own Home page that is supporting with her brother. The HP was updated in the 13rd, Mar. 2000. Please visit their home page when you have a chance.

Miss. June ＆ Mr. Chun Leung. e-mail : June_Leung@ismbci.com.hk

The native Orchids in Hong Kong

The 70% of the wild orchid already disappeared from Hong Kong, heavy development, and over collecting by the local collectors almost driven these beautiful plant gone from the wild forever.

It is so hot for me and my brother going to the hills, risk our life to climb the cliffs, that was a completely unforgettable time!　We can do things we love to do so much, climb hill again. 　Waiting for orchid to bloom, we already discover 28 species, some is confirmed, but some need to wait until it flowers.

These photos were all taken by my self in the wild recently, even that trip is very hard for me, I still shaking each time I think of it, but this still wroth for me taking this beautiful picture in the wild, Hong Kong. 000331

Bilb. ambrosia in the wild, Hong Kong.

Arundina chinensisa As it is just like other place in Asia, we call all the Arundina SPP - the bamboo orchid.

Bulbophyllum ambrosia

This species grows on the hill slop about 300 meter to 500 meter high, climb on the limestone or trees and this plant usually grow in a huge colony, each colony can has much as 100 to 500 pseudo bulbs.

Bulbophyllum odoratissimums 　This species also grows on the hill slop about 300 meter to 500 meter high, climb on the limestone or trees, this plant usually grow in a huge colony, each colony can has much as 100 to 500 pseudo bulbs.

Cleisostoma teres 　It is very easily to find this plant in many hill side, from New Territory to some small islands, usually grow in a big clump, climb on the rocks and trees.

Dendrobium loddigesii This species is distributed in South China and Hong Kong.

Paphiopedilum purpuratum 　This is the only Paphiopedilum in Hong Kong. In near future, she will introduce the native Paph. purpratum in HK.

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