Rare orchid flora found in South China's Guangxi

An expansive Phaius tonkinensis flora was found in Guangxi Nonggang National Nature Reserve, where more than 200 orchids bloomed in freshening fragrance. Phaius tonkinensis is a rare species of orchid under the orchid family. Standing 20-60cm tall with ivory buds and reddish brown petals, it usually grows in karst valleys and thick humus on slopes. The flower is distributed in a narrow strip of area. Records show it has only been discovered in northern Vietnam and karst areas of Chongzuo and Baise of China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.