# RFK Edition 8 — Australian Rainforest Plants > Digital identification guide for Australian tropical rainforest plants. (iPhone/iPad app by LucidMobile.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rfk-edition-8/id1535585090 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [LucidMobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/898685479) - Category: Reference, Education - Price: $12.99 - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.6 · 143 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2020-10-19 - Data updated: 2026-08-24 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rfk-edition-8/id1535585090/reviews.md ## What is RFK Edition 8? The release of Australian Tropical Rainforest Plants Edition 8 (RFK 8) represents another significant milestone in the development of this information system for identifying and learning about plants in Australian tropical rainforests. Each edition of the system since 1971 has made significant advances in the coverage of plant groups, the numbers of species included, the effectiveness of the identification system, and in the utilisation of current technology. As always, the aim of this new edition is to enable as many people as possible to simply and accurately identify and learn about plants in Australia’s tropical rainforests. What is new? The main goal for Edition 8 of Australian Tropical Rainforest Plants was to move to a mobile application platform that is available both online and downloadable to electronic devices. The coverage of the key includes the rainforests of the whole of the Australian tropics. A second goal was to continue adding taxa from regions already covered that had not been included in previous editions primarily due to lack of specimens for coding, and to update the nomenclature and distribution information for all taxa as required. Australian Tropical Rainforest Plants Edition 8 includes 2762 taxa in 176 families and 48 new name changes. All flowering plant species are included - trees, shrubs, vines, forbs, grasses and sedges, epiphytes, palms and pandans – except most orchids which are treated in a separate key (see below), and a few other species for which specimens suitable for coding features are lacking. All rainforest orchids are included in a dedicated orchid module (Australian Tropical Rainforest Orchids) now also delivered online. The need for a separate module was due to the unique morphology of the Orchidaceae family and the distinct set of features required for effective identification to species level. Nine species of orchid have been included within RFK8, mainly terrestrial species that reach more than one metre in height, or climbers. Similarly, the ferns are currently under development as a separate module, Ferns of Northern Australia. Again, the unique morphology, terminology and features required for effective identification of ferns have dictated that a stand-alone module be developed. The number of images in the key continues to increase, now numbering over 14,000. Most of images were gathered by CSIRO staff as part of this long-running research project. Significant numbers of new images have been provided by various photographers listed in the Acknowledgements section, most notably Garry Sankowsky, Steve Pearson, John Dowe and Russell Barrett. All donors of images for this project are gratefully acknowledged. ## Key features - Identify over 2,700 plant taxa - Covers Australian tropical rainforests - Includes 176 families and 48 name changes - Over 14,000 identification images - Mobile application platform - Online and downloadable access ## Recent user reviews (1 of 1) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rfk-edition-8/id1535585090/reviews.md ### 3/5 — Whish it were more complete. *2021-12-01* Excellent presentation and information but many major rainforest trees are missing and some do not have a photo set. ## Frequently asked questions about RFK Edition 8 ### What is RFK Edition 8? RFK Edition 8 is a digital identification system for plants found in Australian tropical rainforests. It aims to help users accurately identify and learn about these species. ### How many plant species are included in RFK Edition 8? RFK Edition 8 includes 2,762 plant taxa across 176 families. It covers all flowering plant species except most orchids and some others lacking suitable specimens for coding. ### Does RFK Edition 8 include orchids? While RFK Edition 8 includes nine species of orchids, most are covered in a separate module called 'Australian Tropical Rainforest Orchids' due to their unique morphology. ### What is the price of RFK Edition 8? RFK Edition 8 is available for purchase at $12.99. ### What devices is RFK Edition 8 compatible with? RFK Edition 8 is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. ### How often is RFK Edition 8 updated? The latest version, 1.1.4, was last updated on April 11, 2025. Updates aim to improve coverage, identification effectiveness, and incorporate current technology. ### Does RFK Edition 8 have ads? RFK Edition 8 does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application focused on providing comprehensive plant identification information. ### What is the age rating for RFK Edition 8? RFK Edition 8 has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in botany. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.1.4 — 2025-04-11 Fixed bug preventing downloading images for offline use ### 1.1.3 — 2024-11-28 Updated for iOS 18 ### 1.1.2 — 2024-11-20 Updated to the latest version of LucidMobile ### 1.1.1 — 2023-10-11 Updates to the latest Lucid Mobile with several bug fixes and improvements. ### 1.1.0 — 2021-07-26 Minor theme updates to the App ## Apps similar to RFK Edition 8 | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Field Guide to Australian Bats](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/field-guide-to-australian-bats/id1621962939) | 4.2 (6) | $29.99 | Reference | | [Pizzey and Knight Birds of Aus](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pizzey-and-knight-birds-of-aus/id714625973) | 5.0 (1) | $29.99 | Reference | ## More apps by LucidMobile - [Environmental Weeds Australia](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/environmental-weeds-australia/id898685476) - [Rice Doctor](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rice-doctor/id898699255) - [Sweetpotato DiagNotes](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sweetpotato-diagnotes/id898700531) - [Pacific Pests Pathogens Weeds](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacific-pests-pathogens-weeds/id903244644) - [Weeds of South East QLD](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weeds-of-south-east-qld/id935518023) - [Rare Plants of the Pilbara](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rare-plants-of-the-pilbara/id945178469) All apps by LucidMobile: https://appshunter.io/developer/898685479 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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