Three plastid regions, matK, rpl32-trnL and rpl16 intron and the ITS1-5.8S-ITS2 nuclear ribosomal DNA were used to demonstrate a phylogenetic placement of the genus Hederorkis (Orchidaceae) for the first time. The taxonomic position of this genus has been unclear thus far. The phylogenetic and morphological relations of Hederorkis to the most closely related genera Sirhookera, Adrorhizon, Bromh...

An undisturbed natural reserve area iocated in a tropical montane rain forest at about 1800 m altitude in Sri Lanka served as a study site to investigate and assess the natural background concentration levels of As, Cd, Co, Cu, Ni, Pb and Zn in plants representing different taxonomic groups (divisions) in the plant kingdom. The plants selected were: the lichen,Usnea barbata (old man's beard);Po...

To investigate the effect of surrounding tree density and topography site host on abundance, species richness, diversity epiphytic orchids, 32 trees Schima wallichii were chosen randomly orchids counted identified. Within a circle radius 20m from each tree, with diameter at breast height (DBH) greater than 20 cm had their name DBH recorded. In addition, angle direction slope which stood measure...

Abstract Monitoring the impact of anthropogenic and naturogenic threats on orchid community through diversity, taxonomy conservation studies is necessary. Reintroduction these species to their natural habitat associates with resilience, selection suitable trees sites for regeneration restoration efforts, drives initiative. Upon obtaining an accurate estimate diversity genetic resource conservat...