Open AccessSonerila bolavenensis, a new species of Melastomataceae from Laos
Author(s) -
Phetlasy Souladeth,
Shuichiro Tagane,
Somran Suddee,
Deuanta Kongxaysavath,
Sukid Rueangruea
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
thai forest bulletin (botany) (online)
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.321
H-Index - 4
ISSN - 2465-423X
DOI - 10.20531/tfb.2021.49.1.13
Subject(s) - melastomataceae , inflorescence , plateau (mathematics) , geography , biology , botany , mathematics , mathematical analysis
A new species, Sonerila bolavenensis (Melastomataceae), from the Bolaven Plateau, southern Laos, is described and illustrated. Sonerila bolavenensis is easily recognized by its tiny stature up to 3 cm tall (including inflorescence), small ovate to rounded leaves 0.3–1.4 × 0.35–1 cm, petioles 0.2–0.8 cm long, and 1-flowered inflorescence. A vernacular name and preliminary conservation status are provided.