Sunday, August 3, 2025

[Botany • 2025] Aglaia bracteolata (Rubiaceae) • A New Species for Thailand


Aglaia bracteolata  Pannell,
 
in Pannell et Puudjaa, 2025. 

Abstract
A species of Meliaceae, Aglaia bracteolata is newly added to the flora of Thailand. It was first recognized in Suan Hin Pha Ngam Forest Park, Loei Province, and is described and illustrated here. This species is found on the limestone hill, characterized by the presence of Cycas petraea and Dracaena cambodiana. It is also found in Phayao, Lampang and Kanchanaburi Provinces.

Keywords: Flora of Thailand, limestone, dendritic hairs, bracteoles

Aglaia bracteolata
A. Flowering shoot with spiral of leaves and axillary inflorescences; B. Part of inflorescence showing sessile flowers sub-tended by linear bracts and staminal tube with narrow aperture; C. Fruiting shoot with several axillary infructescences; D. Infructescence with transversely cut fruits.
A–B photograph by S. Ruengruea, C photograph by W. Kiewbang, D photograph by N. Tetsana.

Aglaia bracteolata Pannell, sp. nov.


 
Caroline M. Pannell and Pachok Puudjaa. 2025. Aglaia bracteolata (Meliaceae), A New Species for Thailand.  Thai Forest Bulletin (Botany). 53(2), 58–62. DOI: doi.org/10.20531/tfb.2025.53.2.07 [2025-07-24]