Orchid Species Richness along Elevational and Environmental Gradients in Yunnan, China.

The family Orchidaceae is not only one of the most diverse families of flowering plants, but also one of the most endangered plant taxa. Therefore, understanding how its species richness varies along geographical and environmental gradients is essential for conservation efforts. However, such knowle...

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Main Authors: Shi-Bao Zhang, Wen-Yun Chen, Jia-Lin Huang, Ying-Feng Bi, Xue-Fei Yang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2015-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4640717?pdf=render