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Studies on the genus Capparis L. (Capparaceae) in Lao PDR. VI: a new species from the Bolikhamxai Province

Silvio FiciSoulivanh LanorsavanhVichith LamxayKeooudone Souvannakhoummane

subject

Bolikhamxai Province Capparis sect. Monostichocalyx endemism Indo-Pacific area plant taxonomyEcologySettore BIO/02 - Botanica SistematicaPlant ScienceEcology Evolution Behavior and Systematics

description

A new species of Capparis, C. phatadke, is described and illustrated from the Bolikhamxai Province, central Lao PDR. The new species is characterized by lianous habit, brown-reddish indumentum, straight stipular thorns, laminar bracts, large flowers arranged in terminal corymbs or subumbels, long filaments and large ovary. It is so far known from a single locality, where has been observed in mixed deciduous forest and secondary forest in a limestone area. Its ecology and phenology are discussed, and its conservation status is assessed.

https://doi.org/10.36253/jopt-13377