Field investigation in Duqiao Mountain, Rong County
2023-07-17 Field investigation

Duqiao Mountain in Rong County is the type locality for Paraboea crassifila, a species of the genus Paraboea. Interestingly, this species is one of the few that grows on Danxia landforms, and it's also a robust resurgent plant. Additionally, an unidentified species of Primulina (previously misidentified as P. swinglei) and a unknown species of Oreocharis were found on Duqiao Mountain. The latter might be O. benthamii.

 

Figure 1: Scenery of Duqiao Mountain


Figure 2: Dehydrated Paraboea crassifila on Duqiao Mountain due to prolonged drought


Figure 3: Paraboea crassifila


Figure 4: An unidentified species of Primulina

Figure 5: A species of Oreocharis (might be O. benthamii)