A new species of Argyreia (Convolvulaceae) from Myanmar
Resource type
Journal article
Creator (person)
Traiperm, P
Fujikawa, K
Chitchak, N
Srisanga, P
Maknoi, C
Staples, G
Date published
April 8, 2019
Abstract
Argyreia decemloba Traiperm, Fujikawa & Staples, a new species of Convolvulaceae from Natma Taung National Park, Chin State, Myanmar, is described here with detailed illustrations and summaries for its distribution, ecology and IUCN conservation statusThis new species is a high-climbing twiner that can be distinguished by a white or pale yellow corolla with a deep red or purple-black colour inside at the base of the tube, a ten-lobed corolla limb, and staminal filament bases expanded and densely covered by hispid hairsArgyreia decemloba is here assessed as Near Threatened (NT) following IUCN Red List categories. © 2019 The Authors.
Journal title
Willdenowia
Volume
49
Issue
1
ISSN
0511-9618
eISSN
1868-6397
Rights statement
In Copyright