Two new species of Araliaceae from the limestone karst of Central Laos

Phytotaxa 2026 Open access

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Authors: Deuanta Kongxaisavath, Shuichiro Tagane, T. Yamamoto, Phongphayboun Phonepaseuth, Van-Son Dang, Phetlasy Souladeth
DOI: 10.11646/phytotaxa.737.1.1
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Abstract

Two new species of Araliaceae, Heptapleurum karsticola and Trevesia laotica, are described from limestone karst in central Laos. Heptapleurum karsticola was found in Khammouane Province, and the second species, T. laotica, was found in Bolikhamxai and Khammouane Provinces. Information regarding the distribution, habitat, phenology, vernacular names, preliminary conservation assessment, DNA barcodes, and taxonomic notes compared to other closely related species is provided for each species.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Plant Diversity and Evolution Plant and Fungal Species Descriptions Fern and Epiphyte Biology

Publication details

Journal / source
Phytotaxa
Volume
737
Issue
1
Pages
1–16
Publication date
6 January 2026
Language
EN