Ground observation: PhD student of botany Edward Entalai Besi looking at the Balanophora Fungosa Subsp Indica, a parasitic plant which is also commonly known as fungus root. (Right) The Phaius callosus orchid is found in the highlands. — Main photo courtesy of DOME DIGITAL
EXPERTS in orchidology and botany are looking into planting more flora species at the Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin Orchid Conservatory in Fraser’s Hill as part of conservation and research efforts.
Prof Dr Rusea Go from Universiti Putra Malaysia, who led a group of 60 researchers in the first Royal Biodiversity Scientific expedition to Fraser’s Hill last month, said there were plans to build a dome-like cover over the existing site.
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Fraser's Hill Conservation Park
Prof Rusea (in pink) and her team trying to get a plant sample during the biodiversity expedition in Fraser’s Hill.
Ground observation: PhD student of botany Edward Entalai Besi looking at the Balanophora Fungosa Subsp Indica, a parasitic plant which is also commonly known as fungus root. (Right) The Phaius callosus orchid is found in the highlands. — Main photo courtesy of DOME DIGITAL
The Orchid Conservatory is designed to preserve some of the rare orchid species.
Prof Rusea (in purple) and her group taking a break during the expedition in Fraser’s Hill.
Edward Entalai Besi, a PhD student of Prof Rusea, checking plants growing on a tree in Fraser’s Hill.
Podochilus microphyllus is an orchid species growing in the highlands.
Polygala venenosa is a common highland plant.
Cleisostoma subulatum is a orchid species found in tropical rainforest.
Bulbophyllum pileatum is wide spread in tropical rainforest.
Dendrobium anosmum is a common orchid species found in tropical rainforest.
Alphinia sp are commonly found in hill or montane forest.
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