THE GENUS LOROPETALUM R.BR. EX RCHB. (HAMAMELIDACEAE) IN JAVA, INDONESIA

Floribunda 2026 Open access

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Authors: Arifin Surya Dwipa Irsyam
DOI: 10.55981/floribunda.2025.12891
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Abstract

The Genus Loropetalum R.Br. ex Rchb. (Hamamelidaceae) in Java, Indonesia. — Loropetalum represents an additional genus of Hamamelidaceae recently introduced to Java. It is currently represented by a single species and variety on the island, namely L. chinense var. rubrum Yieh. This taxon has been cultivated as an ornamental plant by both horticulturists and plant enthusiasts in Java, owing to its striking red foliage and deep pink floral characteristics.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Plant Diversity and Evolution Plant and Fungal Species Descriptions Botany and Plant Ecology Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
Floribunda
Volume
8
Issue
2
Pages
39–43
Publication date
10 February 2026
Language
EN