Notes on the genus Argostemma (Rubiaceae) from Lao PDR

Authors

  • Soulivanh Lanorsavanh Department of Biology, Faculty of Natural Science, National University of Laos, Lao PDR
  • Pranom Chantaranothai Applied Taxonomic Research Center, Department of Biology, Faculty of science, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002 Thailand

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20531/tfb.2019.47.1.06

Keywords:

Agrostemma, key, new record, Lao PDR, taxonomy

Abstract

Three species of Argostemma (Rubiaceae) are newly recorded for Lao PDR: A. ebracteolatum, A. pictum and A. verticillatum. Descriptions and photographs of the new records are provided, and a key to Argostemma in Lao PDR is presented.

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Published

2019-03-18

How to Cite

Lanorsavanh, S., & Chantaranothai, P. (2019). Notes on the genus Argostemma (Rubiaceae) from Lao PDR. Thai Forest Bulletin (Botany), 47(1), 29–33. https://doi.org/10.20531/tfb.2019.47.1.06

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