The only tree species that survived extinction, causing shock

The ancient tree that was once on the brink of extinction has now become a symbol of survival and a “living wonder” in the eyes of global scientists.

Discovered in 1930 by botanist Chung Quan Quang, Putuo goose-ear oak (Carpinus putoensis) is an endemic tree species in China, with only one individual remaining on Putuo Mountain. Photo: Sohu.

This plant has male and female flowers growing on the same stem but with different colors (light yellow and light red) and do not bloom at the same time, making natural pollination difficult. Photo: Sohu.

In 1932, Professor Trinh Van Quan identified the tree as belonging to the genus Carpinus, Birch family, and named it after the place where it was found, Putuo Nga Er Lich. Photo: Sohu.

Due to deforestation and land reclamation, the Putuo goose-ear oak has been severely depleted, with only one remaining in a temple on the mountain. Fortunately, it was protected by monks and was not cut down. Photo: Sohu.

With its solitary state and age of about 250 years, this tree stump is known as “the only child of the Earth” and is listed as a level 1 protected plant in China. Photo: Sohu.

The tree is also on the list of 12 most endangered plant species in the world ; the government has assigned security personnel to guard it 24/7 to protect the remaining individuals. Photo: Sohu.

Biological factors such as off-time flowering, low male flower position and high female flower position, coupled with unfavorable weather and thick seed coats make natural fertility extremely low. Photo: Sohu.

After many failed attempts, since 2000, scientists have succeeded in propagating by artificial pollination, cuttings, grafting, and even sending plants into space, helping to restore populations of up to tens of thousands of individuals. Photo: Sohu.

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