A new species of Dischidia (Apocynaceae, Asclepiadoideae) from North-eastern Thailand
Promprom W, Chatan W. PhytoKeys, March 2020.
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A new Dischidia, an epiphytic milkweed relative, described from northeastern Thailand and separated from D. tonkinensis by leaf shape, corona lobe tips, corolla colour and the absence of a corolline corona.
The paper also provides a key to the Thai species that do not have pitcher-shaped leaves.
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Dischidia phuphanensis Chatan & Promprom, a new species from north-eastern Thailand, is described and illustrated. The new species is similar to D. tonkinensis Costantin, but is distinguished by the shape of its leaves, the apices of the staminal corona lobes, the colour of the corolla and the absence of a corolline corona. The distinguishing characters of similar species are discussed. A key for the identification of those species in Thailand without pitcher-like leaves is provided.
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