The Yinna Mountain Provincial Nature Reserve in Meixian District, Meizhou City, recently partnered with the South China Botanical Garden of the Chinese Academy of Sciences to carry out a demonstration project on the restoration and reintroduction of Ormosia microphylla.
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Ormosia microphylla, a member of the genus Ormosia in the family Fabaceae, is the only species in its genus listed as a national first-class protected wild plant and a valuable timber species. In Guangdong Province, it can be found only in Meixian District and Dabu County of Meizhou City.
Due to strict habitat requirements and overexploitation in the past, its wild populations have declined drastically, highlighting the urgency of conservation efforts. This collaboration represents a constructive step toward integrating in-situ and ex-situ conservation.
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Both sides exchanged views on the conservation status of Ormosia microphylla, as well as ex-situ conservation techniques and reintroduction strategies. Experts from the South China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, shared relevant research findings and practical experience. Guided by specialists, participants then planted a batch of Ormosia microphylla seedlings in suitable habitats within the reserve.
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The Yinna Mountain Provincial Nature Reserve noted that it would further deepen cooperation with research institutions, focusing on the species' endangerment mechanisms, propagation techniques, and population recovery to support regional biodiversity.
Author | He Fengyu
