Penang Hill Orchid Diversity Study

Grant Type:

Research Grant

Year:

2022

State(s):

Penang

Project Leader:

Rexy Prakash Chacko

This grant supports additional fieldwork and resources for orchid research, including 14 field trips and the acquisition of five volumes of the Malesian Orchid Journal. These materials are added to the Research Centre’s collection, supporting continued study and conservation of orchid species.

Rexy Prakash Chacko

Rexy Prakash Chacko, an electronic engineer from Penang, is a passionate environmentalist, avid hiker, and self-taught orchid researcher. Driven by curiosity, he has authored four books on nature, including topics on hiking, trail maintenance, and orchids. His orchid research with The Habitat Foundation revealed previously unknown areas of high orchid diversity in Penang Hill, underscoring his significant contributions beyond his profession.