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9 rare and endangered orchid species reintroduced to the wild 9 rare and endangered orchid species reintroduced to the wild
Orchids are one of the largest families of flowering plants, and they are also one of the most threatened, in part due to their complex life history strategies. Threats include habitat destruction and climate change, but many orchids are also threatened by unsustainable (often illegal and/or undocumented) harvest for horticul...
The Lauraceae Garden opens to the public The Lauraceae Garden opens to the public
The newly built Lauraceae Garden of Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden (XTBG) is officially opened to the public on January 1st, which is part of its 65th anniversary celebration.   Prof. Yang Yongping, director of XTBG, reviewed the history and achievements in Lauraceae conservation and research over the past decades ...
Leaf Flower Show held to greet 65th anniversary of XTBG Leaf Flower Show held to greet 65th anniversary of XTBG
A leaf flower (Bougainvillea)exhibition is ongoing at the Flower Garden to greet the 65th anniversary of Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden (XTBG).   The theme of this flower show is "Floral Art & Bamboo Art", which uses leaf flowers and Dai bamboo weaving to create the shape of a peacock, constituting the main landsca...
New scenery created to welcome China’s National Day New scenery created to welcome China’s National Day
As the 74th birthday of China is approaching, Chinese people are holding different activities to welcome the National Day. Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden (XTBG) is no exception.   XTBG is adding new landscapes to greet the coming festival. Small gardens for insects are set up at the Flower Garden, exotic bromeliads...
8 new cultivars of passion flower got registered by Passiflora Society International 8 new cultivars of passion flower got registered by Passiflora Society International
8 new cultivars of passion flower bred by Wu Fuchaun and his team of Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden (XTBG) have been recently registered by the Passiflora Society International (PSI).   The 8 cultivars are Passiflora miniata 'Ziying', Passiflora miniata 'Xiyuan Red', Passiflora miniata 'Zhuangyuan Red', Passiflora ...
Largest orchid comes to bloom Largest orchid comes to bloom
Visitors may be surprised to find the largest orchid blossoming at the Shade Plant Garden of Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden (XTBG) these days. This is the first time that the tiger orchid (scientific name: Grammatophyllum speciosum) came to blossom at the garden.   Grammatophyllum speciosum is a large, clumping, ep...
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