[Entomology • 2024] Rondotia melanoleuca • A New wild-mulberry Silkworm (Lepidoptera: Bombycidae) from China

Rondotia melanoleuca

 Liu & Cao, 2024

DOI: 10.3897/nl.47.109920 

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Abstract

Several yellow larvae with black spots were discovered in the wild of Chinese Sichuan and Yunnan provinces, and were further raised in captivity. Reared adults exhibit a striking black and white wing pattern, and they represent unequivocally a new species, here described as Rondotia melanoleuca sp. nov. Molecular analyses suggest that this species could be sister to all previously known species of Rondotia.

Rondotia melanoleuca sp. nov.
A, B. HT: ♂ A. Dorsal view; B. Fore- and hindwings, ventral view; C, D. PT [A23072706], ♀: C. Dorsal view; D. Fore- and hindwings, ventral view;
E–H. PT [A23072704], ♂: E. Sternum A8, dorsal view; F. Phallus, lateral view; G, H. Main genital sclerites of A9–10; G. Posterior view; H. Lateral view.

Scale bar (left) for A–D: 1 cm; scale bar (right) for E–H: 1 mm.

 Rondotia melanoleuca Cao & Liu, sp. nov.

Diagnosis: Adults of R. melanoleuca sp. nov. have wings with distinct white patches placed between black vertical stripes and black wing-veins, which enables easy distinction from all other bombycids without dissection of genital structures. Wang et al. (2015) provided a diagnosis for R. menciana, R. diaphana and R. lineata, in which they noted “forewing with outer margin concave below apex and a projection at the end of M3 […] uncus divided into three lobes; valval apex broader with a large and a small tooth”. In contrast, the new species has a straighter forewing termen, a biforked uncus, and a rounded dorsodistal edge of the valva.

Rondotia melanoleuca sp. nov.  A–E, G–I. Specimens from the type locality; F. Specimen from Fugong County, Yunnan.
A. Adult ♂, newly emerged, dorsal view, front light photography; B, C. Adult ♀, newly emerged, surround light photography: B. Dorsal view; C. Ventral view; D. Adult ♂, natural resting condition, dorsolateral view; E. Mature larva, dorsolateral view; F. Mature larva, lateral view; G, H. Pupa ♀, within an opened cocoon: G. Lateral view; H. Ventral view; I. Cocoon, lateral view.

Scale bars: 5 mm.

Etymology: This feminine adjective in modern Latin means “black and white”; interestingly, the Sichuanese giant panda carries the same specific name.

Distribution: The specimens in this study are all from Leshan (Sichuan) and Fugong (Yunnan), but the new species may be more widely distributed in montane broadleaf forests in both provinces. However, due to the presence of similar environments, we presume the species may also be found in the northern Indochina Peninsula, e.g., in Myanmar, Laos, and Vietnam.

 Zhengyang Liu and Xiwen Cao. 2024. Rondotia melanoleuca sp. nov., A New wild-mulberry Silkworm from China (Lepidoptera, Bombycidae). Nota Lepidopterologica. 47: 49-56. DOI: 10.3897/nl.47.109920

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[Botany • 2021] Dendrophthoe laljii (Loranthaceae) • A New Species infesting Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam. (Moraceae) in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

 

  Dendrophthoe laljii P. Sivaramakrishna, P. Yugandhar and G.A. Ekka,  

in Sivaramakrishna, Yugandhar et Ekka, 2021.

DOI: 10.1016/j.japb.2021.03.010 

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Highlights: 

• Dendrophthoe laljii P. Sivaramakrishna, P. Yugandhar and G.A. Ekka from Andaman and Nicobar Islands is described and illustrated as new to science first time.

• This species is described as an aerial branch hemiparasitic showy mistletoe on a specific host Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam. (Moraceae).

• This new species differs from previously known species in respect to its morphology of vegetative and floral characteristics.

Abstract

Dendrophthoe laljii sp. nov. (Loranthaceae) from Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India, is described as an aerial branch hemiparasite on Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam. (Moraceae). The notes on conservation status and germination ecology were also depicted in this study. Apparently, this species resembles D. curvata (Blume) Miq, but strictly differs in vegetative morphology and floral characteristics. A taxonomic key to the species of Dendrophthoe Mart. in India is also provided.

 Keywords: Gondwana stock, Hemiparasite, Loranthaceae, Showy mistletoe, Taxonomy

  Dendrophthoe laljii P. Sivaramakrishna, P. Yugandhar and G.A. Ekka sp. nov.:
A, twig with leaves, inflorescence, and fruits; B–C, inflorescence; D, flower bud; E–F, flower; G, perianth split open; H, stamen with the perianth tube; I, pistil; J, ovary; K–L, fruits; M, seeds.

scale bar: 4 cm (A); 1 cm (B); 1.5 cm (C); 1 cm (D); 0.5 cm (E); 1 cm (F); 0.7 cm (G); 0.4 cm (H); 1 cm (I–K); 0.5 cm (L); 1 cm (M)

  Dendrophthoe laljii P. Sivaramakrishna, P. Yugandhar and G.A. Ekka sp. nov.:
 A, inflorescence; B, flower bud; C flower; D, perianth split open; E, stamen with perianth tube; F, pistil; G, ovary; H–J, fruits; K, seeds; L–M, seedlings.

scale bar: 1 cm (A); 1.2 cm (B); 1 cm (C–I); 2 cm (J); 0.5 cm (K); 1 cm (L–M)

  Dendrophthoe laljii P. Sivaramakrishna, P. Yugandhar and G.A. Ekka sp. nov.:
 A, inflorescence; B, flower bud; C flower; D, perianth split open; E, stamen with perianth tube; F, pistil; G, ovary; H–J, fruits; K, seeds; L–M, seedlings.

scale bar: 1 cm (A); 1.2 cm (B); 1 cm (C–I); 2 cm (J); 0.5 cm (K); 1 cm (L–M)

Dendrophthoe laljii P. Sivaramakrishna, P. Yugandhar and G.A. Ekka, sp. nov.

Diagnosis. This species is superficially similar to D. curvata (Blume) Miq. in growth and habit, but differs in having lamina oblong to broad ovate with repand margin, asymmetrical or rounded base, emarginate sometimes rounded apex, axillary racemes inflorescence with 4 to 7 alternate flowers, sometimes solitary, elliptic ovate to rounded bracts, 6-merous corolla with straight sometimes slightly curved, bright red corolla tube, ovate to ovate-oblong fruit with cylindrical to frustum of cone shape with dark banded neck or cork lid shape seeds. The new species easily distinguished in having leaves with emarginated apex (as against leaves with obtuse or rounded) and uniformly bright red, 6-merous flowers (as against red with bright yellow or various shades of yellow to red apex, 5-merous flowers) (Table 1).

Etymology. D. laljii P. Sivaramakrishna, P. Yugandhar and G.A. Ekka is named in honor of an eminent botanist, Dr. Lal Ji Singh, Joint Director and Head of Office, Andaman and Nicobar Regional Centre, Botanical Survey of India, for his significant contributions to Indian Flora.

Pasupuleti Sivaramakrishna, Pulicherla Yugandhar  and Gautam Anuj Ekka. 2021. A New Species Dendrophthoe laljii (Loranthaceae) infesting Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam. (Moraceae) in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India. Journal of Asia-Pacific Biodiversity. 14(3); 452-459. DOI: 10.1016/j.japb.2021.03.010

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[Botany • 2022] Ficus motuoensis (Moraceae) • A New Species from southwest China

Ficus motuoensis Zhen Zhang & Hong Qing Li, 

in Zhang, ... et Li, 2022. 

墨脱榕  ||  DOI: 10.3897/phytokeys.206.89338

Abstract

A new climbing species, Ficus motuoensis Zhen Zhang & Hong Qing Li in Moraceae from southwest China has been described and illustrated in this paper. The new species resembles F. disticha, F. diversiformis and F. hederacea, but differs from these in the medium-sized acrophylls, shorter peduncle, as well as larger and spotted syconium. According to the morphological traits and phylogenetic placement, the new species belongs to Ficus subg. Synoecia sect. Apiosycea. Besides, the new species deviates from the common distribution pattern compared to the other members of sect. Apiosycea, indicating that it could be very useful for exploring the biogeography of sect. Apiosycea.

Keywords: climbing figs, fig tree, new taxon, Rosales, Sino-Himalaya

Ficus motuoensis Zhen Zhang & Hong Qing Li 
A fruit branch B vegetative branch C abaxial surface of acrophylls D syconium E staminate flower F gall flower.

Ficus motuoensis Zhen Zhang & Hong Qing Li 
A fruit branch B vegetative branch C adaxial surface of acrophylls D abaxial surface of acrophylls E syconia F profile of staminate inflorescence G ostiole bracts H staminate flower I gall flower.

 Ficus motuoensis Zhen Zhang & Hong Qing Li, sp. nov.

 

 Diagnosis: Ficus motuoensis is similar to F. disticha in the shape and texture of the bathyphylls, but differs from the latter by its larger acrophylls (4.5–6.5 cm in F. motuoensis versus 2.5–5 cm in F. disticha) and larger syconia (8–10 mm in F. motuoensis versus 3–6 mm in F. disticha). The new species also resembles F. hederacea and F. diversiformis in the aspect of the acrophylls, but can be distinguished from these by its globose and spotted syconia (versus without spots in F. hederacea and F. diversiformis) with a shorter peduncle (1–2 mm in F. motuoensis versus 10–12 mm in F. hederacea and 3–12 mm in F. diversiformis).

Zhen Zhang, Mei-Jiao Zhang, Jian-Hang Zhang, De-Shun Zhang and Hong-Qing Li. 2022. Ficus motuoensis (Moraceae), A New Species from southwest China. PhytoKeys. 206: 119-127.  DOI: 10.3897/phytokeys.206.89338

[Botany • 2021] Ficus desertorum (Moraceae) • A New Species of Rock Fig for Central Australia

Ficus desertorum B.C.Wilde & R.L.Barrett,

in Wilde & Barrett, 2021.

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Photos: A–D by B.C. Wilde; E, F by R.L. Barrett.

Abstract

A new species of lithophytic fig, Ficus desertorum B.C.Wilde & R.L.Barrett, endemic to arid Central Australia, is described and illustrated. It is distinguished from other species in Ficus section Malvanthera Corner by having stiff lanceolate, dark green, discolorous leaves; many parallel, often obscure lateral veins; petioles that are continuous with the midrib; with minute, usually white hairs and non- or slightly sunken intercostal regions on the lower surface. Previously included under broad concepts of either Ficus platypoda (Miq.) Miq. or Ficus brachypoda (Miq.) Miq., this species has a scattered distribution throughout Central Australia on rocky outcrops, jump-ups (mesas) and around waterholes. This culturally significant plant, colloquially referred to as the desert fig, grows on elevated landscapes in central Australia, including Uluru (Ayers Rock), Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) and Karlu Karlu (Devils Marbles), three of Central Australia’s best-known natural landmarks. Evidence is provided to show these plants are geographically and morphologically distinct from Ficus brachypoda, justifying the recognition of F. desertorum as a new species. Taxonomic issues with F. brachypoda and F. atricha D.J.Dixon are also discussed. Lectotypes are selected for Urostigma platypodum forma glabrior Miq. and Ficus platypoda var. minor Benth.

Keywords: Central Australia; rock figs; Ficus; systematics; taxonomy; ethnobotany

Ficus desertorum B.C.Wilde & R.L.Barrett. 
A: fruiting branch. B: detail of leaf venation, abaxial surface. C: detail of stem and petiole. D: leaf, abaxial surface. E: leaf base and petiole detail. F: mature fruit lateral view. G: longitudinal section of fruit. H: habit and habitat.

Vouchers: A from G. Chippendale s.n. (NSW 927786); B, C, E-G from cultivated material; D from G. Chippendale s.n. (NSW 452252). 

Scale bar: A = 30 mm, b = 10 mm, c, e, f = 15 mm, d = 20 mm, g = 5 mm, h = no scale.

 Illustration by Lesley Elkan.

Ficus desertorum B.C.Wilde & R.L.Barrett.
A: habit on Uluru, NT. This individual has a decumbent habit and flows down the face of Uluru. B, C: foliage and young figs showing typical upright branches and leaves, Karlu Karlu, NT. D: variation in leaf shape. This individual is growing in sand, Simpsons Gap, NT. E: Fruiting branchlet on cultivated plant. F: Figs, petioles and apical bracts on cultivated plant.

Photos: A–D by B.C. Wilde; E, F by R.L. Barrett.

Ficus desertorum B.C.Wilde & R.L.Barrett, sp. nov. 

Type: Uluru (Ayers Rock-Mt Olga) National Park: Uluru (Ayers Rock), Mutitjulu (Maggie Springs) walk, on the ring road, 1.7 km NE of Ranger Station, 19 May 1988, M. Lazarides & J. Palmer 252 (holo: CANB 385988; iso: DNA D0046821).

Diagnostic characters. Distinguished from other Australian species in Ficus section Malvanthera by having stiff lanceolate, dark green, discolorous leaves; many parallel, often obscure lateral veins; petioles that are continuous with the midrib (not constricted); leaves with minute, white or rusty hairs and not or slightly sunken intercostal regions on the lower surface (the aeroles appearing very slightly raised). The leaves of this species separate it from most other native Australian figs, with petioles 9–34 mm long, 1.2–2.7 mm wide, and the lamina lanceolate (occasionally broadly lanceolate or elliptic), (40–)46–120 mm long, (15–)19–44 mm wide, a distinctive length/ width ratio (Fig. 5). Some populations of F. brachypoda s. lat. from the Pilbara region of Western Australia do have a similar leaf shape, but all specimens assigned to F. brachypoda s. lat. differ in the strongly sunken, finely reticulate intercostal regions (or intercostal veins appearing raised) on the lower surface.

Etymology. The epithet refers to the unusual habitat of this species (for Ficus) in the arid centre of Australia, dominated by desert environments. 

Indigenous names. tywerrk (Alyawarr; Anmatyerr); tjurrka (Arrente); utyeerk, utyeerke (Eastern Arrente); tywerrke (Western Arrente); ili, witjirrki, yili (Pintupi); ili (Pitjantjatjara / Yankunytjatjara); wÿirrki (Warlpiri). The figs as a food are known as mai pulka (Yankunytjatjara). (See Kemp 1891; Cleland and Johnston 1933, 1937, 1939; Johnstone and Cleland 1943; Meggitt 1957; Cleland and Tindale 1959; Maconochie 1970; Hale 1975; Hansen and Hansen 1977; O’Connell et al. 1983; Latz 1995; Everard et al. 2002.) 

Common names. Desert fig (preferred); Wild fig; Rock fig; Native fig.

Distribution. Most common in the greater MacDonnell Ranges of the Northern Territory, from the Devils Marbles, south to the Everard Ranges in South Australia and west to the Rawlinson and Walter James Ranges in Western Australia (Fig. 2A, within dashed ellipse).

Conservation status. The species is widespread and present in a number of national parks and other conservation reserves, but it is usually only found as small populations, so threats such as fire may have localised impacts. 

 

Brendan C. Wilde and Russell L. Barrett. 2021. Hiding in Plain Sight, Ficus desertorum (Moraceae), A New Species of Rock Fig for Central Australia. Telopea: Journal of Plant Systematics. 24; 283–301. DOI: 10.7751/telopea14668

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[Botany • 2020] Artocarpus rubrosoccatus & A. montanus • Two New Species of Artocarpus (Moraceae) from Thailand and Vietnam

Artocarpus rubrosoccatus  E.M. Gardner, A. Chaveerach, and N.J.C. Zerega

in Gardner, Chaveerach, Sudmoon & Zerega, 2020. 

 DOI: 10.11646/phytotaxa.453.3.8 

Abstract

Recent taxonomic work on Artoarpus has revealed two undescribed species from Thailand and Vietnam. Artocarpus rubrosoccatus, endemic to peninsular Thailand, resembles A. lacucha but is distinguished by its deep red clavate staminate inflorescences. Artocarpus montanus is found in the montane regions of southern and central Vietnam, and perhaps also in Thailand. This species resembles the vegetative parts of A. lowii and A. excelsus, but A. montanus differs in its longer syncarp processes and its geographic distribution. The vast majority of Artocarpus species are found in tropical lowlands, and A. montanus, along with A. excelsus, represent the only known members of the genus that are restricted to montane habitats. The provisional conservation assessment of both new species is Near Threatened, because although their known areas of occupancy are restricted, both occur in protected areas.

Keywords: Eudicots, Moraceae, Artocarpus, Thailand, Vietnam, crop wild relatives

FIGURE 1. Drawing of Artocarpus rubrosoccatus showing (A) leafy shoot with staminate inflorescences; (B) staminate flower and peltate bract; (C) pistillate inflorescence and flower; and (D) syncarp.

Drawn by EMG from S. Gardner et al. ST1738 (A, D), S. Phusomsaeng 196 (B), and S. Gardner & P. Sidisunthorn ST2740 (C).

FIGURE 3. Artocarpus rubrosoccatus, showing (A) habit, (B) leafy shoot with young pubescent leaves, (C) immature staminate inflorescences, (D) bark slash with exudate, (E) leaf margin, (F–G) syncarps, and (H) syncarp on leafy shoot.

Photographs by NJCZ; voucher N. Zerega 517 deposited at CHIC and KKU.

Artocarpus rubrosoccatus E.M. Gardner, A. Chaveerach, and N.J.C. Zerega, sp. nov. 

Differt ab A. lacucho Roxb. ex Buch.-Ham. inflorescentiis masculis clavatis rubris profundis.—Differs from Artocarpus lacucha Buch.-Ham. ex Roxb. in the deep red clavate staminate inflorescences.

Etymology:—The epithet comes from the Latin rubro-(red) and soccus (slipper, antecedent of the English “sock”) and may be loosely translated “red-socked”, referring to the staminate inflorescences that resemble a pair of feet in red socks.

Vernacular name:— Ma-hat khang-khok. ?มะหาดคลองสก 

     

Artocarpus montanus E.M. Gardner and N.J.C. Zerega, sp. nov. 

Differt ab A. lowii King et A. excelso F.M. Jarrett syncarpii processis longiis.—Differs from Artocarpus lowii King and A. excelsus F.M. Jarrett in the longer syncarp processes.

Etymology:— The epithet reflects the montane habitat of Artocarpus montanus.

Elliot M. Gardner, Arunrat Chaveerach, Runglawan Sudmoon and Nyree J.C. Zerega. 2020. Two New Species of Artocarpus (Moraceae) from Thailand and Vietnam. Phytotaxa. 453(3); 265–274. DOI: 10.11646/phytotaxa.453.3.8

      

[Botany • 2019] Ficus pongumphaii (Moraceae) ไทรผ่องอำไพ • A New Species from Thailand, Compared with the Ambiguous Species F. talbotii

 Ficus pongumphaii Chantaras. & Sungkaew

in Chantarasuwan, Sungkaew, Pruesapan, Baas & van Welzen, 2019. 

ไทรผ่องอำไพ  || DOI:  10.3767/blumea.2019.64.02.02 

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Abstract
A deciduous shrub previously included in Ficus talbotii for many years, is now regarded as a new species, Ficus pongumphaii. It is morphologically distinct from F. talbotii with as typical characters the densely brown pubescent to tomentose or villous on leafy twig; the elliptic, suborbicular to obovate leaf blades that are brown tomentellous on the upper surface and brown floccose tomentose to villous underneath; the pedunculate figs are obovate, brown floccose or villous outside and have internal hairs. The leaf anatomy shows a multiple epidermis on both surfaces; enlarged lithocysts on both sides of the lamina, which are more abundant adaxially and with very few abaxially. The species, endemic to Thailand, is named after the great Thai dendrologist, Associate Professor Somnuek Pongumphai.

Keywords: Ficus; Moraceae; leaf anatomy; new species

Fig. 1  Ficus pongumphaii Chantaras. & Sungkaew.
 a. Twig with leaves and figs; b. figs; c. fig in longitudinal section; d. staminate flower; e. stamen; f. sessile pistillate flower; g. pedicelled pistillate flower (B. Chantarasuwan 180910-4, THNHM).

— Drawing: Pajaree Inthachup, 2015.

Fig. 2 Photos of live  Ficus pongumphaii Chantaras. & Sungkaew.
a. Habit in natural habitat; b–d. twigs with leaves and figs; e. fig; f. fig in longitudinal section. — Photos by Bhanumas Chantarasuwan.

Ficus pongumphaii Chantaras. & Sungkaew, sp. nov.

Shrub, at least up to 3 m high. Leafy twig brown pubescent to tomentose to villous. Leaf lamina elliptic to suborbicular to obovate, upper surface whitish or brown tomentellous, lower surface brown floccose tomentose to villous. Fig pedunculate, basal bracts persistent, strigose. Receptacle obovate, brown floccose or villous. Synconial internal hairs present. Epidermis multi-layers. Enlarged lithocysts abundant adaxially and only few abaxially.

— Type: B. Chantarasuwan 180910-4 (holo THNHM; iso L), Thailand, Lop Buri, Thawung, Wat Khao Samorkhorn, 18 Sept. 2010.

Distribution & Habitat — A species seemingly endemic to Thailand, occurring on limestone hills at a 30–600 m elevation.

  


Bhanumas Chantarasuwan, Sarawood Sungkaew, Kanchana Pruesapan,  Pieter Baas and P.C. van Welzen. 2019. Ficus pongumphaii (Moraceae), A New Species from Thailand, Compared with the Ambiguous Species F. talbotii. Blumea - Biodiversity, Evolution and Biogeography of Plants. DOI:  10.3767/blumea.2019.64.02.02  

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[Entomology • 2018] Moriphila furva • A New Jumping Plant-louse (Hemiptera: Psylloidea: Homotomidae) from Korea associated with Morus australis (Moraceae)

Moriphila furva  Burckhardt & Cho

in Burckhardt, Cho & Lee, 2018. 

 DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4444.3.5 

Abstract

Moriphila furva Burckhardt & Cho, gen. and sp. nov., is described from the mountain region in north eastern South Korea. Adults were collected on Morus australis which is a likely host. We provide morphological evidence that the new monotypic genus constitutes the probable sister group of the afrotropical Phytolyma whose species develop on Milicia and Morus (Moraceae). Differences between the two genera are detailed and the phylogenetic relationships to other members of Homotomidae: Macrohomotominae, to which the new genus belongs, are discussed. The host relationships of Psylloidea associated with Moraceae are reviewed. The latter constitutes the fifth most important host taxon of Psylloidea even though it is only a moderately large family of angiosperms in terms of constituent species. Moraceae have been colonised by psyllids at least five times independently. Following new combinations are proposed: Homotoma brevis (Li, 1993), comb. nov. and Homotoma microphyllae (Li & Yang, 1991), comb. nov. (both from Caenohomotoma Yang & Li, 1981).

Keywords: Hemiptera, psyllids, taxonomy, Macrohomotominae, Phytolymini, South Korea, new taxa, host relationships

Daniel Burckhardt, Geonho Cho and Seunghwan Lee. 2018. Moriphila furva gen. and sp. nov. (Hemiptera: Psylloidea: Homotomidae), A New Jumping Plant-louse from Korea associated with Morus australis (Moraceae). Zootaxa. 4444(3); 299–315. DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.4444.3.5

[Botany • 2014] Ficus cornelisiana • A New Species of Ficus subsection Urostigma (Moraceae) from the Sino-himalayan region

Ficus cornelisiana Chantaras. & Y.Q. Peng.

Abstract

A small fig tree has been misidentified as Ficus orthoneura for a long time. However, morphologically it is distinct from F. orthoneura and F. hookeriana. Typical are the ellipsoid, puberulous receptacle and caducous basal bracts. Leaf anatomy shows a multiple epidermis with the cells in the inner layer much larger than in the outer layer and thus both layers resemble an epidermis with a separate hypodermis. The abaxial cuticle is strongly sculptured, the palisade layer shows some long subdivided cells, and enlarged lithocysts are only present abaxially. Because of these differences we hereby describe it as a new species, named in honour of Cornelis (Cees) Berg: Ficus cornelisiana.

Keywords: China; Ficus; Moraceae; Vietnam; new species

B. Chantarasuwan; Y.-Q. Peng; P. Baas; J.-Y. Rasplus; B.-J. van Heuven and P.C. van Welzen. 2014. Ficus cornelisiana, A New Species of Ficus subsection Urostigma (Moraceae) from the Sino-himalayan region. Blumea - Biodiversity, Evolution and Biogeography of Plants. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3767/000651914X681126

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