The genus Pitardella (Rubiaceae) in Thailand with a description of Pitardella poilanei
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https://doi.org/10.20531/tfb.2025.53.1.03Keywords:
Fosbergia, Gardenieae, Porterandia, Tarennoidea, lectotypification, GentianalesAbstract
A taxonomic account of the genus Pitardella in Thailand, with P. poilanei the sole species, is presented. Description, photographs and taxonomic notes are provided based on newly collected materials; in addition, a lectotype for P. poilanei is designated.
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