In this vicinity also grew Magnolia foveolata, some of which were in flower. If our one tree ever flowers as they do in the wild, then we’ll all be in for a real treat. Along with more Rhoiptelea chiliantha (and a second seed collection), we also encountered the unusual Dipentodon sinicus. Although a rarity in cultivation, it is not uncommon on Y Ty!
Our time on Y Ty ended with one of the highlights of the trip. On our way up in the minibus I had spoted a large tree with big, pink inflorescences, and mentioned to Douglas that I had seen something rather unusual; sadly stopping had not been possible. However, on our way down Scot spoted this tree and this time we were able to stop for a closer look.
No one seemed to know what it was until it dawned on Douglas that it must be Bretschneidera sinensis; listed as Endangered under the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, it truly is a species in need of help. Descriptions of the flowers state they are white to pink, and boy, these were pink!
It was a stunning sight and the only example we had seen anywhere on Y Ty. This great moment seeing the tree really brought home the importance of conserving species in the wild.
VIETNAM’S ENDANGERED SPECIES
Endangered tree species in Vietnam are under threat from deforestation.
Vietnam has some 1,534 known species of fauna and 10,500 species of vascular plants, according to the World Conservation Monitoring Centre. 3.4% of Vietnam is protected under IUCN categories I–V.
14 WESTONBIRT AUTUMN 2017 Credit: Dan Hinkley
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