Publication Date:
2024-01-12
Description:
Three species of Pleuranthodium were encountered and collected during a survey of gingers at Mount
\nWilhelm, Chimbu Province, Papua New Guinea. Based on new material, the only previously known Pleuranthodium
\nfrom this area, P. piundaundense, is described in more detail highlighting new diagnostic characters and its known
\ndistribution range is expanded based on identification of older specimens at Edinburgh from two other provinces.
\nTwo species so far only known from Mount Wilhelm could not be identified after studying all protologues, types and
\nmaterial from several herbaria. These are here described as new species, P. corniculatum and P. sagittatum. A key
\nwith both floral and vegetative characters is provided to all three species. Pleuranthodium corniculatum is distinct
\nin having apical appendages on the calyx, and P. sagittatum has a wrinkled calyx. All species are described and
\nillustrated, and conservation assessments are made.
Keywords:
Plant Science
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Ecology
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Evolution
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Behavior and Systematics
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Chimbu
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Eastern Highlands
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Pleuranthodium corniculatum
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Pleuranthodium piundaundense
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Pleuranthodium sagittatum
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taxonomy
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Zingiberaceae
Repository Name:
National Museum of Natural History, Netherlands
Type:
info:eu-repo/semantics/article
Format:
application/pdf
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