Vol. 77 No. 2 (2022)
Articles
Studies on the genus Capparis L. (Capparaceae) in Lao PDR. VI: a new species from the Bolikhamxai Province
Published
December 15, 2022
Keywords
- Bolikhamxai Province,
- Capparis sect. Monostichocalyx,
- endemism,
- Indo-Pacific area,
- plant taxonomy
How to Cite
Fici, S., Lanorsavanh, S., Lamxay, V., & Souvannakhoummane, K. (2022). Studies on the genus Capparis L. (Capparaceae) in Lao PDR. VI: a new species from the Bolikhamxai Province. Webbia, 77(2), 271-275. https://doi.org/10.36253/jopt-13377
Copyright (c) 2022 Silvio Fici, Soulivanh Lanorsavanh, Vichith Lamxay, Keooudone Souvannakhoummane

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Abstract
A new species of Capparis, C. phatadke, is described and illustrated from the Bolikhamxai Province, central Lao PDR. The new species is characterized by lianous habit, brown-reddish indumentum, straight stipular thorns, laminar bracts, large flowers arranged in terminal corymbs or subumbels, long filaments and large ovary. It is so far known from a single locality, where has been observed in mixed deciduous forest and secondary forest in a limestone area. Its ecology and phenology are discussed, and its conservation status is assessed.