Cyphostemma calcarium, a new species of Vitaceae from the Ankarana Special Reserve, Madagascar

oleh: Romer Narindra Rabarijaona, Valisoa Louisicaƫl Rafaralahy, Charles Rakotovao, Rindra Manasoa Ranaivoson, Bing Liu, Zhi-Duan Chen, Jun Wen, Li-Min Lu

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Pensoft Publishers 2021-08-01

Deskripsi

Cyphostemma calcarium Rabarij & L.M.Lu, sp. nov., is herein described as a new species found on limestone outcrops in northern Madagascar. Its diagnostic morphological characteristics were compared to the species occurring in the Ankarana Special Reserve. We present detailed descriptions, illustrations, distribution map, and a preliminary conservation assessment of the species. An identification key to all known species of Cyphostemma from the Ankarana Special Reserve is also provided.