Plants of Shimentai 2 cover

Plants of Shimentai 2

Rating 3.7
Word count
115K words
Chapters
137
ISBN
9787535974181

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Summary

This book is the sequel to Plants of Shimentai 1. From nearly ten thousand photographs of flowers and fruits, more than 600 seed plant species were selected, identified, and edited, with over 2,300 images. It serves as an important reference for plant diversity conservation and monitoring in the Shimentai Reserve, provides technical support for the reserve's sustainable development, and offers a reference for plant resource surveys and monitoring in other related reserves.

Editor's review

Shimentai Plants 2 is a monograph of significant regional botanical value. As a continuation of the botanical resource surveys of the Shimentai National Nature Reserve in Guangdong, the book systematically documents 892 species of vascular plants in 542 genera and 160 families in the region, including 17 species newly recorded for Guangdong and 1 new species. In the editor's review, the book's most outstanding value lies in its solid foundation in field survey work: every included plant is accompanied by a color photograph taken in the field, with detailed annotations of collection locality, habitat information and phenological period—a rigorous empirical approach rarely seen in comparable regional floras.

In terms of content organization, the book arranges families and genera according to the Engler system. For each plant, in addition to the Latin scientific name, Chinese name and morphological description, it includes special sections on distribution and habitat and on voucher specimens, which enhances scientific rigor and provides traceable clues for future research. The book's analysis of the floristic characteristics of the Shimentai Reserve and its commentary on the economic values of plant resources—medicinal, ornamental and timber uses—reflect the compilers' effort to combine basic research with practical application.

Notably, the 17 species newly recorded for Guangdong and 1 new species (pending formal publication) are of particular academic significance: these discoveries not only enrich the floristic data of Guangdong but also suggest that more undocumented plant diversity may exist in the Shimentai area. For professionals engaged in plant taxonomy, biodiversity conservation or ecological surveys in South China, these first-hand data are especially valuable.

Although the book is positioned as a professional reference, its richly illustrated presentation (892 color photographs in total) also gives it a certain readability for general science audiences. In the editor's view, compared with all-encompassing plant guides, this kind of in-depth documentation focused on a specific region better helps readers build concrete knowledge of local plant communities. The detailed habitat descriptions for each plant effectively construct a micro-ecological profile, and this perspective of seeing the big picture through small details is worth savoring.

Who it's for

A good fit for

  • Professionals engaged in plant taxonomy or ecological research in South China
  • Staff involved in nature reserve management and biodiversity monitoring in Guangdong Province
  • Teachers and students at forestry colleges and plant enthusiasts using the book as a regional plant identification reference
  • Nature observers with a deep interest in the ecology of the Shimentai Nature Reserve

Not a good fit for

  • Entry-level enthusiasts seeking a nationwide general plant guide
  • Home gardeners expecting extensive horticultural cultivation guidance

Reading tips

  1. It is recommended to first read the preface's introduction to the physical geography and flora of Shimentai to establish regional context
  2. It can be read alongside Shimentai Plants 1 to understand the continuity and new discoveries of the region's plant cataloging work
  3. Use the Chinese and Latin name indexes in the appendix as important search tools to improve lookup efficiency

About the publisher

Guangdong Science and Technology Press China · Founded in 1978

Guangdong Science and Technology Press is a science and technology publisher with medicine and popular science as important areas. Judging from the 550 titles in the database, its publishing covers popular science, social culture, biography and medicine. It offers classic works of popular science and scientific humanism such as From One to Infinity, Relativity and My Worldview, as well as regional taxonomic monographs like the various volumes of the Nanling Insect Fauna, and clinical medical titles such as the Multidisciplinary Consultation on Difficult Lung Cancer Cases from the Chinese Chest Tumor Conference. The two volumes of the Color Atlas of Chinese Folk Medicinal Herbs reflect its work in organizing traditional medicine and local knowledge. Authors and translators such as George Gamow and Einstein, together with entomologists such as Yang Xingke and Yang Ding, support its characteristic balance of popular science and specialized publishing. Public information is limited; the above is summarized only from the titles in the database.

Contents

  1. 版权信息
  2. 编委会
  3. 序
  4. 前言
  5. 裸子植物门
  6. G4.松科
  7. G5.杉科
  8. G6.柏科
  9. G7.罗汉松科(竹柏科)
  10. G11.买麻藤科
  11. 被子植物门
  12. 1.木兰科
  13. 2A.八角科
  14. 8.番荔枝科
  15. 11.樟科
  16. 13A.青藤科
  17. 15.毛茛科
  18. 18.睡莲科
  19. 19.小檗科
  20. 21.木通科
  21. 23.防己科
  22. 24.马兜铃科
  23. 28.胡椒科
  24. 30.金粟兰科
  25. 32.罂粟科
  26. 36.白花菜科
  27. 40.堇菜科
  28. 42.远志科
  29. 45.景天科
  30. 48.茅膏菜科
  31. 53.石竹科
  32. 57.蓼科
  33. 63.苋科
  34. 64.落葵科
  35. 69.酢浆草科
  36. 71.凤仙花科
  37. 72.千屈菜科
  38. 77.柳叶菜科
  39. 81.瑞香科
  40. 84.山龙眼科
  41. 88.海桐花科
  42. 93.大风子科
  43. 94.天料木科
  44. 103.葫芦科
  45. 104.秋海棠科
  46. 108.山茶科
  47. 112.猕猴桃科
  48. 118.桃金娘科
  49. 120.野牡丹科
  50. 121.使君子科
  51. 126.藤黄科(山竹子科)
  52. 128.椴树科
  53. 128A.杜英科
  54. 132.锦葵科
  55. 133.金虎尾科
  56. 135.古柯科
  57. 136.大戟科
  58. 142.绣球花科
  59. 143.蔷薇科
  60. 146.含羞草科
  61. 147.苏木科(云实科)
  62. 148.蝶形花科
  63. 150.旌节花科
  64. 151.金缕梅科
  65. 154.黄杨科
  66. 163.壳斗科(山毛榉科)
  67. 165.榆科
  68. 167.桑科
  69. 169.荨麻科
  70. 171.冬青科
  71. 173.卫矛科
  72. 179.茶茱萸科
  73. 185.桑寄生科
  74. 186.檀香科
  75. 189.蛇菰科
  76. 190.鼠李科
  77. 191.胡颓子科
  78. 193.葡萄科
  79. 194.芸香科
  80. 198.无患子科
  81. 200.槭树科
  82. 201.清风藤科
  83. 205.漆树科
  84. 207.胡桃科
  85. 209.山茱萸科
  86. 210.八角枫科
  87. 212.五加科
  88. 214.桤叶树科(山柳科)
  89. 215.杜鹃花科
  90. 216.越桔科(乌饭树科)
  91. 221.柿树科
  92. 222.山榄科
  93. 223.紫金牛科
  94. 224.安息香科(野茉莉科)
  95. 225.山矾科
  96. 228.马钱科
  97. 229.木犀科
  98. 230.夹竹桃科
  99. 231.萝藦科
  100. 232.茜草科
  101. 233.忍冬科
  102. 238.菊科
  103. 239.龙胆科
  104. 240.报春花科
  105. 243.桔梗科
  106. 249.紫草科
  107. 250.茄科
  108. 251.旋花科
  109. 252.玄参科
  110. 253.列当科
  111. 254.狸藻科
  112. 256.苦苣苔科
  113. 259.爵床科
  114. 263.马鞭草科
  115. 264.唇形科
  116. 267.泽泻科
  117. 280.鸭跖草科
  118. 283.黄眼草科
  119. 285.谷精草科
  120. 290.姜科
  121. 293.百合科
  122. 295.延龄草科(七叶一枝花科)
  123. 296.雨久花科
  124. 297.菝葜科
  125. 302.天南星科
  126. 305.香蒲科
  127. 306.石蒜科
  128. 310.百部科
  129. 311.薯蓣科
  130. 314.棕榈科
  131. 318.仙茅科
  132. 323.水玉簪科
  133. 326.兰科
  134. 331.莎草科
  135. 332.禾本科
  136. 中文名索引
  137. 拉丁学名索引

FAQ

What is the main difference between this book and the first volume?
The second volume adds 892 species, most importantly including 17 species newly recorded for Guangdong and 1 new species (pending publication). In terms of content organization, it includes more habitat information and voucher specimen records, and the image quality has also improved significantly.
Can non-specialists use this book?
Enthusiasts with some botanical background can use it, as the images and Chinese descriptions assist identification; however, readers with no taxonomic knowledge at all may need to use it alongside a more basic illustrated guide.
What is the quality of the plant photographs in the book?
All photographs were taken in the field, clearly showing the overall morphology, flower and fruit characteristics and typical habitat of the plants. Most meet the standard for identification reference, and the images of some rare species are of important documentary value.

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About the author

李远球 Author

Li Yuanqiu is an author about whom limited public information is available. Only one work by this author is known, Shimentai Plants 2, which is classified as popular science. Judging from the title, the book likely centers on the plants of the Shimentai area, possibly covering plant species, distribution, or ecological background in an introductory manner. Since no clear records are available regarding Li Yuanqiu's nationality, dates of birth and death, educational background, or professional experience, it is not possible to reconstruct the author's personal biography in further detail. On the basis of the available clues, Li Yuanqiu can be regarded as an author involved in botanical popular-science writing, with a focus on organizing and communicating knowledge in the natural sciences. For readers interested in the plants of the Shimentai region, this work may serve as an introductory or reference text; however, the author's overall writing style, broader body of work, and the book's actual influence remain to be clarified by more public information.

黄林生 Author

Huang Linsheng is an author about whom very limited public information is available; his nationality, dates of birth and death, education, and professional background are not clearly recorded, and only one of his works is held in the collection. His known representative work is Shimentai Plants 2, which is classified as popular science. This suggests that the author has some grounding in botany or nature observation and is willing to introduce plant knowledge to the public in an accessible form. Judging from the place name "Shimentai" in the title, the work may focus on a specific area or a particular group of plants, emphasizing field observation and systematic organization. Its style tends toward combining informative content with practical use, serving readers interested in popular science and plant identification. Because more verifiable information is lacking, a full assessment of his writing career and academic background is difficult; readers may learn more about his areas of interest from the book itself.

方碧真 Author

Fang Bizhen is an author about whom limited public information is available; her nationality, dates of birth and death, and educational background are not clearly documented. Judging from the three works held in the collection, her writing mainly addresses botany and popular science: Recognizing Chinese Plants: South China Volume and Shimentai Plants 2 fall within agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry and plant taxonomy, the former focusing on the identification and introduction of plants in South China and the latter on recording plant species at Shimentai; A Journey Through the Solar System turns to popular astronomy, showing that she also engages in the popularization of the natural sciences. Her works combine the practical value of local flora with readability for general readers, and are commonly classified under agriculture and forestry as well as popular science. Because public materials are limited, Fang Bizhen's personal history and the full scope of her writing remain to be further documented.

曾阳金 Author

Zeng Yangjin — public information about this author is limited. At present, only one work is known, Shimentai Plants 2, which falls under popular science. Judging from the title and category, the book is likely a plant-themed popular science work for general readers, focusing on the plants of the Shimentai area. As its author, Zeng Yangjin is closely associated with this regional botanical subject, and the content probably introduces local plant species, their morphological features, or their ecological environment, serving plant enthusiasts and nature observers. Because reliable records of birth and death dates, nationality, education, and professional background are unavailable, this profile makes no speculation about the author's life. On the available evidence, Zeng Yangjin's visible contribution centers on this single work: it presents the plant resources of Shimentai to readers in an accessible popular-science form, offering an introductory reference for those interested in the region's natural ecology and reflecting the author's engagement with organizing and sharing botanical knowledge.

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