Burkilliodendron album (Fabaceae: Millettieae), a new genus and species record for Thailand
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https://doi.org/10.20531/tfb.2021.49.1.09Keywords:
Fordia, Leguminosae, Malesiana, Millettia, taxonomyAbstract
Burkilliodendron album is a new genus and species record for Thailand. The detailed description of the reproductive part of the species is emended based on the fleshy flowers. Photographs taken from the field are provided for easy identification.
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