New species, variety, record and combination of Memecylon (Melastomataceae) from Thailand
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Melastomataceae, Memecylaceae, Memecylon, taxonomy, Myrtales, ThailandAbstract
In preparation for the Flora of Thailand account for part of the Melastomataceae (former Memecylaceae), three new species, one new variety, one newly recorded species for Thailand in the genus Memecylon are presented. The new taxa are: M. aurantifolium, M. khimao, M. bailek, and M. corticosum var. parvifolium.
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