In the world of flowers, the orchid has become a high-profile orchid species due to its unique form and rare value. However, with the continuous exploitation and destruction of the natural environment by humans, many plants of the genus Douglas are facing serious threats to their survival. As a national first-class protected plant, the protection of Toulana is particularly important.
1. The rare beauty of the orchid.
Orchid, also known as slipper orchid or crepe wolf, is an orchid with a unique morphology. Its stems are short and stout, the leaves are leathery, near-basal, ribbon-shaped or oblong-lanceolate, and the leaves often have green or reddish-brown markings, like a delicate decoration given by nature. However, the most striking thing about the orchid is its flowers. The flower leaf is drawn from the leaf cluster and has a peculiar shape, and the lip petals are pocket-shaped, which is why it is named "Doulan". The dorsal calyx is well developed, with various showy patterns on it, and the two lateral calyxes are combined to form a beautiful corolla. The shape of the stamen pillar is different from that of ordinary orchids, and the two anthers are born on both sides of the stamen, like a pair of guardian angels guarding this beautiful flower. The petals are thicker and the flowers have a long lifespan, making the flowers of the orchid more durable and durable.
In addition to the beauty of the flowers, the fruit of the orchid also has a unique charm. Its fruit is a capsule, which has a peculiar shape and contains many small seeds. Under the right conditions, these seeds can sprout new life and contribute to the reproduction of the orchid.
The terrestrial, semi-epiphytic or epiphytic growth of the orchid, as well as its slightly fleshy and hairy fibrous roots, make it unique among orchids. These features not only give the orchid a unique ornamental value, but also provide us with clues to understand and protect it.
2. The current situation and challenges of the protection of the orchid.
However, despite its high ornamental and ecological value, it faces a serious threat to its survival. In China, there are 18 species of plants of the genus Doulan, all of which are listed as threatened species in the Red List of Biodiversity of China - Volume of Higher Plants. Among them, Apricot Scutellaria is a unique endangered species in China, and its wild resources are on the verge of extinction. It is also a national first-class key protected plant and is listed as a critically endangered species (CR) in the Red List of Species of China. Behind these numbers and lists is the grim reality of the survival of the genus Toulan.
There are two main reasons for the endangerment of the genus Toulan: one is the destruction of the natural environment by human activities. With the acceleration of urbanization and the expansion of agricultural production, the living environment of Doulan has been seriously damaged. Deforestation, land development and other actions have led to the continuous loss of habitat of the orchid, making it unable to grow and reproduce normally. The second is the threat of illegal mining and **. Due to the high ornamental value and economic value of the orchid, some lawbreakers illegally excavate and sell the orchid in order to seek personal gains, which further aggravates its existential crisis.
3. Responsibilities and actions to protect the orchid.
In the face of the existential crisis of the orchid, it is the responsibility of each of us to act together to protect this rare species. First of all, we should increase investment in the protection of Toulan, formulate stricter laws, regulations and policy measures, and severely crack down on illegal mining and behavior. At the same time, the protection and restoration of the habitat of Toulana should be strengthened to provide a good living environment for it.
Secondly, scientific research institutions should strengthen the ecological and biological research of Orchid chinensis, gain an in-depth understanding of its growth habits and reproduction laws, and provide scientific basis and technical support for conservation. Through the research and promotion of artificial propagation and cultivation technology, the population and viability of Dou Douglas sinensis can be improved.
In addition, all sectors of society should also actively participate in the protection of the orchid. Through publicity, education, popular science activities and other means to raise the public's awareness and awareness of the protection of the orchid. Advocate green lifestyle and consumption concept to reduce damage and pollution to the natural environment.
As a rare and beautiful orchid species, it not only has high ornamental value and ecological value, but also has the common responsibility and mission of human beings to protect it. Through the joint efforts and cooperation of scientific research institutions, all walks of life and individuals, we believe that we will be able to overcome many difficulties and protect this rare species, so that they can bloom more beautiful on the earth. At the same time, it is also expected that more scientific research results and advanced technologies will be applied to the protection of Toulan, so as to provide a more powerful guarantee for its survival and reproduction.