Nymphanthus belliflorus (Phyllanthaceae), a new species from Thailand
Abstract
Nymphanthus belliflorus , a newly described species from the northeastern part of Thailand, is the most similar to N. chantaranothaii , N. glaucescens and N. huamotensis in having staminate flowers with four sepals bearing long-fimbriate margins and the pistillate flowers composed of 5–6 sepals with long-fimbriate margins. However, it is distinguished by its swollen stem base, young branchlets that are glabrous, disc glands of staminate flowers that are obdeltoid and yellow-reddish in color, long pedicel of pistillate flowers (3.2–4.8 cm long) and fruits (3.5–5.5 cm long). The description, distribution, ecological information and provisional conservation status are provided.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Phytochemistry and Bioactivity Studies
Plant Diversity and Evolution
Plant and Fungal Species Descriptions
Publication details
- Journal / source
- PeerJ
- Publisher
- PeerJ
- Volume
- 14
- Pages
- e20559–e20559
- Publication date
- 21 January 2026
- Language
- EN