Open AccessTwo new species and 18 new records for the flora of Laos
Author(s) -
Shuichiro Tagane,
Phetlasy Souladeth,
Deuanta Kongxaysavath,
Sukid Rueangruea,
Somran Suddee,
Yoshihisa Suyama,
Eizi Suzuki,
Tetsukazu Yahara,
Chatuchak Plant Conservation
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.2021.49.1.14
Subject(s) - pteridophyte , thymelaeaceae , flora (microbiology) , geography , plateau (mathematics) , ecology , biology , zoology , mathematical analysis , fern , genetics , mathematics , bacteria
Six pteridophyte species of five families and 12 spermatophyte species of 10 families are reported from Bolaven Plateau, southern Laos, as new records to the flora of Laos. Moreover, two new species, Sterculia bolavenensis (Malvaceae) and Wikstroemia bolavenensis (Thymelaeaceae), are described. For each species, voucher specimens are cited, photographs are shown and additional information including geographical distribution, ecology and taxonomic notes are provided.