A Malaysian Beauty: Newly Described Endemic Herb Species Under Threat of Extinction

This image shows the beautiful maroon purple cone-like flower of Ridleyandra chuana. (Credit: L.S.L Chua)

July 10, 2013 — A new species of rare and beautiful plant has been described from the biodiversity rich Peninsular Malaysia. Ridleyandra chuana is endemic to the region and only known from two small montane forest populations. The conservation status of this recently described delicate flower is assessed as Endangered due to its restricted distribution.

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