Studies on the Gesneriaceae in Laos I: Three New Species of Microchirita from Khammouane Karstarst

Keooudone Souvannakhoummane; Soulivanh Lanorsavanh

doi:10.58837/tnh.24.1.259309

Authors

Keooudone Souvannakhoummane Biology Department, Faculty of Natural Sciences, National University of Laos, Dong Dok Campus, Xaythany, Vientiane, LAOS
Soulivanh Lanorsavanh Biology Department, Faculty of Natural Sciences, National University of Laos, Dong Dok Campus, Xaythany, Vientiane, LAOS

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58837/tnh.24.1.259309

Keywords:

Hin Nam No National Park, limestone flora, new taxa, taxonomy

Abstract

TThree new species of Microchirita from the Khammouane Karst are here described as part of studies on the family Gesneriaceae in Laos. The description, habitat, phenology, vernacular name, initial IUCN assessment, illustration, and photographs of the new taxa are provided.

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