Special and Rare Species

 

Tai Po Waterfront Park is home to a diverse collection of native and exotic plants, including mainly Sterculia lanceolata, Pavetta hongkongensis, Tabebuia chrysotricha as well as camellias and rhododendrons.  Among the rare species are Ochna serrulata (“Mickey Mouse Plant”), Passiflora quadrangularis, Cananga ordorata and Camellia chrysantha.  The park also features Heritiera littoralis, Caryota urens, Dolichandrone cauda-felina and Camellia crapnelliana, allowing visitors to appreciate in detail their unique forms, leaf shapes, bark and fruits.

Passiflora quadrangularis Location 1	Camellia crapnelliana Location 2

Ochna serrulata Location 3	Heritiera littoralis Location 4

Caryota urens Location 5	Dolichandrone candafelina Location 6