Sonerila calcicola (Melastomataceae), a new karst dwelling species from Northern Thailand
Journal
Kew Bulletin
Journal Volume
75
Journal Issue
43
Pages
1-8
Date Issued
2020
Author(s)
Wai, J. S.
Abstract
Sonerila calcicola J.Wai & J.M.Hu, a new species discovered from the limestone karst area of Tak province, Northern Thailand is here described and illustrated. Photographs, illustration, distribution map and comparison with the morphologically similar species, S. parishii Stapf, are also provided. Sonerila calcicola differs from S. parishii in having stout, succulent stems with a denser indumentum, creamy or yellowish white anthers, smaller hypanthium and ovary. This new species is confined to limestone substrate.
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Publisher
Springer Nature
Type
journal article