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| Saraca thailandica Pongamornkul, Panyadee & Inta, in Pongamornkul, Panyadee, Muangyen & Inta, 2021. THAI JURNAL OF BOTANY. 13(1) |
Abstract
Saraca thailandica Pongamornkul, Panyadee & Inta, a new species from northern Thailand, is described and illustrated. This riparian species is distinguishable by its large bracteoles which erect and clasping the calyx tube. It also has 7 stamens which is rarely found in previous known Saraca species. Its flowering and fruiting period is August to September and December to March, respectively, which is different from S. dives and S. thaipingensis. The additional key for Saraca in Thailand is also provided.
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| Saraca thailandica Pongamornkul, Panyadee & Inta: A. habit; B. cauliflorous inflorescence; C. infl orescence on woody tubercle; D. leaves; E. flower side view with bracteole; F. flower front view. |
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| Pods and seeds of Saraca thailandica Pongamornkul, Panyadee & Inta: A. immature pod; B. inside immature pod and seeds; C. inside mature pod and seeds; D. seeds prepared for cooking; E. local people is roasting the young pods. |
Saraca thailandica Pongamornkul, Panyadee & Inta sp. nov.
Similar to Saraca dives and S. thaipingensis but differed from those by its ± persistent, erect blackish brown in mature bracteoles. The number of stamens is mostly 7.
Etymology.— The specific epithet, thailandica, refers to Thailand.
Vernacular.— Sok lueang (โสกเหลือง),
Ta Na (ตะนา) (Karen).
Distribution.— Endemic to Thailand, possibly in Myanmar.
Uses.— Seed edible and barks are used
as red dye for textile by local people.
Wittaya Pongamornkul, Prateep Panyadee, Nattee Muangyen and Angkhana Inta. 2021. Saraca thailandica (Leguminosae-Detarioideae), A New Species from Thailand. THAI JOURNAL OF BOTANY. 13(1); 29–36. qsbg.or.th/bot/journal/showarticle_en.aspx?type=article&id=334
