Endangered species secured in Houhe
2024-03-20 19:03:00
By Ma Yuhan, Yichang International Communication Studio
More than 200 Changiostyrax saplings, bred artificially, have recently been planted in the provincial nursery of Houhe National Nature Reserve.
Changiostyrax is a perennial tree that is native to China. It is classified as a second-class endangered plant for national protection in the China Species Red List.
The species has a low population due to its low germination and fruiting rates. By reintroducing the artificially bred saplings, researchers will be able to protect the species and monitor its growth.
More than 200 Changiostyrax saplings, bred artificially, have recently been planted in the provincial nursery of Houhe National Nature Reserve.
Changiostyrax is a perennial tree that is native to China. It is classified as a second-class endangered plant for national protection in the China Species Red List.
The species has a low population due to its low germination and fruiting rates. By reintroducing the artificially bred saplings, researchers will be able to protect the species and monitor its growth.
Changiostyrax saplings grow in Houhe National Nature Reserve.
The reserve has propagated this plant using two methods: seed breeding, which yielded over 150 saplings, and cuttage propagation, which produced over 500 saplings.
Houhe National Nature Reserve, located in the south-central part of Wufeng Tujia Autonomous County, plays a crucial role in the conservation of endangered wildlife species.
In 2019, a significant population of Changiostyrax was first discovered in the wild in Houhe.
