BIOTROPIA - The Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Biology
Vol. 19 No. 2 (2012): BIOTROPIA Vol. 19 No. 2 December 2012

ENDIANDRA KASSAMENSIS (LAURACEAE), A NEW SPECIES FROM NEW GUINEA

Arifiani, Deby (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
07 Jun 2013

Abstract

A new species of Endiandra (Lauraceae) is described from New Guinea. Endiandra kassamensis is described based on specimens collected over four decades ago. Unlike most Endiandra which grow in lowland forest, E. kassamensis is found in high altitude forest. The species is characterized by the presence of staminodia with the absence of staminal glands.   Key words: Endiandra, Lauraceae, staminal glands, staminodia, endemic, New Guinea

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biotropia

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Agriculture, Biological Sciences & Forestry Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Immunology & microbiology Veterinary

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BIOTROPIA, The Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Biology, is a scientific publication of the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) – Southeast Asian Regional Center for Tropical Biology (BIOTROP). It publishes articles in the broad areas of tropical ecosystems and ...