THE GENUS LOROPETALUM R.BR. EX RCHB. (HAMAMELIDACEAE) IN JAVA, INDONESIA

Arifin Surya Dwipa Irsyam (Herbarium Bandungense, SITH, ITB)

Floribunda
Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025): Floribunda

The Genus Loropetalum R.Br. ex Rchb. (Hamamelidaceae) in Java, Indonesia. — Loropetalum represents an additional genus of Hamamelidaceae recently introduced to Java. It is currently represented by a single species and variety on the island, namely L. chinense var. rubrum Yieh. This taxon has been cultivated as an ornamental plant by both horticulturists and plant enthusiasts in Java, owing to its striking red foliage and deep pink floral characteristics.