Reinwardtia
Vol 21, No 1 (2022): Reinwardtia

A NEW SPECIES OF MUK IA (CUCURBITACEAE) FROM SUMBA ISLAND, INDONESIA

Mentari Putri Pratami (Unknown)
Tatik Chikmawati (Unknown)
Rugayah Rugayah (Unknown)

Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jun 2022

Abstract

PRATAMI, M. P., CHIKMAWATI, T. & RUGAYAH. 2022. A new species of Mukia (Cucurbitaceae) from Sumba Island, Indonesia. Reinwardtia 21(1): 35‒40. — Mukia sumbensis Pratami is described and illustrated as well as compared with its closely related species M. maderaspatana (L.) M.Roem. and M. leiosperma (Wight & Arn.) Wight. It differs in its tendril size, stem diameter, petiole hairiness, midrib indumentum on upper leaf surface, as well as in shape, margin, and surface of seed. Anatomically the leaf of the new species has two palisade layers, unlike the other two species which have only one layer.

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Reinwardtia
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Abbrev

reinwardtia

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BRIN Publishing

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Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Immunology & microbiology

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Reinwardtia is a peer-reviewed scientific journal dedicated to advancing the understanding of plant science, with a particular emphasis on three core areas: plant taxonomy, plant ecology, and ethnobotany. The journal serves as a vital platform for disseminating research that explores the ...