A literature and field-survey study in Cambodia's Bokor National Park records three Thismia species: T. bokorensis, T. filiformis, and T. gardneriana, and provides descriptions, photographs, an identification key, and preliminary IUCN-based conservation assessments.
Key findings
- Three species were confirmed in the study area and converted into a comparative field-identification resource. Photographs and a key reduce misidentification risk, while preliminary assessments expose data gaps for further surveys.
Why this matters globally
Thismia species are mycoheterotrophic and often narrowly distributed, so accurate records support tropical-forest biodiversity monitoring and habitat-change assessment in the Mekong region.
Thai researcher contribution
Prince of Songkla University researchers contributed field and plant-taxonomy expertise to Cambodian work, demonstrating cross-border biodiversity collaboration.
Limitations to consider
Survey effort, population counts, geographic coverage, and assessment uncertainty are not stated. Low detectability may bias estimates, and preliminary status should not replace reviewed national or global Red List assessments.