Studies on Thai Pteleocarpaceae

Authors

  • KANOKORN RUEANGSAWANG Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Ramkhamhaeng University, Bangkapi, Bangkok 10240, THAILAND
  • PRANOM CHANTARANOTHAI Applied Taxonomic Research Center, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, THAILAND

Keywords:

Boraginaceae, epidermis, Pteleocarpaceae, pollen

Abstract

The taxonomy of Pteleocarpaceae in Thailand is presented. The family has a single species, Pteleocarpa lamponga (Miq.) K. Heyne that is similar to Boraginaceae, but differs by its fruit characteristics. A description and illustration of P. lamponga from Thailand is provided. The pollen is monad, radially symmetrical, isopolar, prolate spheroidal, 3-colporate and with reticulate sculpturing. The epidermal cells are rectangular to polygonal and square on both leaf surfaces and the anomocytic stomata are restricted to the lower surface.

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Published

2014-04-01

How to Cite

[1]
RUEANGSAWANG, K. and CHANTARANOTHAI, P. 2014. Studies on Thai Pteleocarpaceae. Tropical Natural History. 14, 1 (Apr. 2014), 1–6.

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 1 (2014): April

Section

Original Articles

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