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Goodyera medogensis

Goodyera medogensis

China, India, Nepal
Status
Not Evaluated

IUCN conservation assessment category

Habitat
Forest, Mountain

Primary ecological niche & biome

Diet
photosynthetic solar energy conversion, shallow root water absorption

Dietary type and primary food source

Activity
year-round tropical foliage growth, seasonal flowering under wet cycles

Diurnal, nocturnal, or active patterns

Scientific Summary

GBIF Taxonomic Backbone & Wikipedia Registry Profile

Additional specimens examined. Goodyera medogensis (paratypes): China: Tibet Autonomous Region, Medog County, Bari village, elev. 1750 m, 23 June 2021, cultivated in East China Normal University, 10 August 2021 (fl.), J. Huang & M. Sun 21062310 (HSNU); ibid., Medog village, 19 August 2021, H. Z. Tian et al. 21081914 (HSNU); ibid., Gelin village, 21 August 2021, H. Z. Tian et al. 21082102 (HSNU). Goodyera hemsleyana: India: Senchal, 2100 m, July 1892, Pantling 215 (lectoype: CAL 0000000625 (photo); isolectotypes: CAL 0000000624 (photo), K 00387611, BR 0000006573508 (photo), M 0226196 (photo), AMES 00090573 (photo), P 00333538 (photo )). Goodyera biflora: Nepal: sin. loc., Wallich, Cat. no. 7379 (holotype: K 000364600; isotype: K 001127259). India: sin. loc., 1900, J. F. Duthie 24164 (K); Mussorie, July 1901, P. W. Mackinnon 25408 (AMES 02091486, photo); Himachal Pradesh, Shimla, 1524 m, 30 June 1886, H. Collett. 325 (K); Himalaya, 1981 m, 1844, M. P. Edgeworth 58 (K). China: Tibet, Gyirong Valley, Tsangpo Valley, 2743 m, 6 August 1935, F. Kingdom-Ward 12159 (K); Tibet, Bome, 2 July 1952, P. C. Tsoong 6699 (PE 00339319, PE 00339320); Anhui, Jinzhai, 1600 m, 6 August 1986, Plant Resource Team D 0062 (PE); Guangdong, Fengkai, 16 June 1974, Yue Seven Four 5295 (IBSC 0627265); Guangdong, Xinyi, 15 April 1931, S. P. Ko 51307 (IBSC 0627264, IBSC 0627266, IBSC 0627267, PE 00339323, PE 00339324); Guangdong, Ruyuan, 27 November 1957, L. Teng 5866 (IBSC 0627260); Guizhou, Fanjing Mt., 10 September 1987, China-USA Scientific Research Team s. n. (PE 00339322); Guizhou, Rongjiang, 10 July 1974, Anonymous 74 - 913 (IBSC 0627261); Henan, Xin County, 10 August 2013, C. S. Zhu, S. J. Li, X. L. Hou, S. X. Zhu, J. M. Li 130808106 (AU 066898, photo); Henan, Shangcheng, 19 June 1984, Plant Resource Research Team D 0546 (PE 00850731); Hubei, Huanggang, 2 October 2018, X. X. Zhu, L. L. Shi, S. S. Duan, M. J. Hu, Q. Lue ZXX 18494 (KUN 1444572, photo); Hubei, Shiyan, 8 July 2013, S. L. Li GanQL 486 (KUN 1458343, photo); Hunan, Chengbu, 22 May 2020, L. Wu, W. J. Liu, C. F. Deng 10403 (CSFI 071975, photo); Hunan, Sangzhi, 600 m, 22 June 1991, Q. Lin 714 (IBSC 0627263); Hunan, Sangzhi, 11 June 2019, X. Li, C. F. Deng, J. L. Li 190611132 (CSFI 072175, photo); Hunan, Cili, 2 October 1984, G. X. Xing & Q. Xia 05571 (PE 00339318); Sichuan, Hechuan to Mabian, 1934, S. L. Sun 5590 (PE 00339322); Sichuan, s. d., P. C. Tsoong 3981 (PE 01849749); Yunnan, Wenshan, 25 September 1958, H. T. Tsai 58 - 8126 (KUN 0022202); Zhejiang, West Tianmu, 2 July 1925, D. X. Zhang 266 (LBG 00108146). Goodyera vittata: India: Sikkim Himalaya, J. D. Hooker 336 (holotype: K 000364605); Singalelah Range, 2438 m, July 1896, R. Pantling 410 (AMES 02091540, photo). China: Tibet, Zayu, 25 July 1980, 2100 m, Z. C. Ni, Y. Z. Wang, D. Ci et al. 0757 B (PE 00339514); Yunnan, Yingjiang, 14 August 2012, H. Z. Tian & C. Hu 706 (HSNU).
Biology & Conservation

Ecologically, the conservation status of Goodyera medogensis is officially designated as Not Evaluated. Current field registries estimate a global population composed of an unquantified number of individuals, making habitat preservation critical to maintaining their wild populations.

It is typically endemic to forest, mountain, showing great physiological synergy with its surroundings. In terms of dietary preferences, it relies primarily on a diet of photosynthetic solar energy conversion, shallow root water absorption. It exhibits specialized adaptations centered around a year-round tropical foliage growth, seasonal flowering under wet cycles activity pattern, optimizing its energy conservation and interactions within its native ecosystem. The species has a typical natural lifespan of approximately 60 years, allowing it to adapt and mature through structured generational cycles.

Ongoing biological monitoring and ecological advocacy emphasize the importance of protecting this species. The stability of its food chain and the prevention of fragmentation in its primary range are vital for the continued survival of Goodyera medogensis.

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Quick Facts
Native RangeChina, India, Nepal
Habitat RangeForest, Mountain
Lifespan60 Yrs
StatusData Deficient
ScientificGoodyera medogensis
Registry Info
Lifespan60 years
KingdomPlantae
FamilyOrchidaceae