Research Paper

Heterostemma carnosum (Apocynaceae, Asclepiadoideae), a new species from Papua New Guinea

Michele Rodda

Published on: 18 June 2020

Page: 326 - 328

DOI: 10.6165/tai.2020.65.326

Abstract

The new species, Heterostemma carnosum is described, illustrated and compared with the similar species Heterostemma dalzellii. The two species differ in peduncle, pedicel and corolla size as well as in leaf shape.

Keyword: Ceropegieae, Crater Mountain, Papuasia

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