Hong Kong has a very long history of botanical studies. New species have been constantly discovered in Hong Kong for the last 150 years. Hong Kong, though small in size, is diverse in its flora. About 2,100 species and varieties of vascular plants native to Hong Kong has been recorded. More significantly, a large number of species new to science have first been discovered in Hong Kong.
About 300 type specimens used for the designation of the scientific names of new species are now kept in the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department's Hong Kong Herbarium. It is listed in Index Herbarium which recognizes all public herbaria around the world.
There are approximately 49,100 plant specimens for examination. The collection includes vascular plants (ferns, gymnosperms and angiosperms) collected mainly in Hong Kong, Southern China and other countries of Southeast Asia.
Since its foundation in 1878, the HK Herbarium, which is the first public herbarium in China that is responsible for the collection, identification, and systematic maintenance of plant specimens of Hong Kong by continued and collaborative efforts of botanists in Hong Kong and South China. It houses a collection of some 49,100 plant specimens and reference books for public viewing and reference by researchers.
PROGRAMME
Speaker: English speaking staff arranged by Hong Kong Herbarium
Date: Thursday, 9 May 2024 Time: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm, Hong Kong Time
Venue: Room 737, 7/F, Cheung Sha Wan Government Offices, 303 Cheung Sha Wan Road, Kowloon, HONG KONG
Admission: $100 for members, $150 for guests /non-members
Registration: Please email <membership@royalasiaticsociety.org.hk> in advance to register your attendance.
Please kindly complete your registration by advance payment via Stripe's payment links below (using your Credit Card):
Members ($100): https://buy.stripe.com/7sI036eq5c7I6OI6po
Non-members / Guests ($150): https://buy.stripe.com/eVa8zC95L2x85KEeVV
Details about the other payment option will be sent on registration. Upon receipt of payment, your registration will be confirmed by email.
The tour has a capped capacity and requires pre-registration.
Registration will be closed at 12:00 noon on 8 May.
Remarks:
• Insecticides made of camphor are used inside our specimen room. People with G6PD deficiency are not advised to enter the specimen room.
• Items and clothing recently used in the wild without proper cleaning, including hiking shoes and backpacks, shall not be worn inside the specimen room to avoid potential pest problems.