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| Sonerila calcicola J.Wai & J.M.Hu, in Sae Wai et Hu, 2020. |
Summary
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.
Key Words: Limestone flora, new taxon, Sonerileae, taxonomy
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| Sonerila calcicola. A limestone habitat; B habit and habitat; C habit with flowers and fruits; D stem indumentum showing minute rusty brown hairs and glandular trichomes; E inflorescence; F side view of flower; G stamens. photos: A, D – G J. Wai; B, C P. Tippayasri. |
Sonerila calcicola J.Wai & J.M.Hu sp. nov.
ETYMOLOGY. The specific epithet ‘calcicola’ refers to the fact that this novelty appears to be restricted to limestone substrates.
Jarearnsak Sae Wai and Jer-Ming Hu. 2020. Sonerila calcicola (Melastomataceae), A New Karst dwelling Species from Northern Thailand. Kew Bulletin. 75: 43. DOI: 10.1007/s12225-020-09901-8
