Impatiens tanintharyiensis, a new record of Impatiens sect. Semeiocardium (Balsaminaceae) for Thailand
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.20531/tfb.2021.49.1.04Keywords:
asymmetric flower, balsam, South-East Asia, waterfall, EricalesAbstract
Impatiens tanintharyiensis (Balsaminaceae) is reported in Thailand for the first time from a population in Ngao Waterfall National Park, Ranong Province. This population differs from that at the type locality in Myanmar by having smaller, purple flowers (vs bigger purplish-pink flowers). An expanded description of this taxon and colour photographs are provided.
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