Research Paper

Arisaema globiceps (Araceae), a new species from Taiwan

Tian-Chuan Hsu, Wei-Jie Huang, Shih-Wen Chung

Published on: 01 April 2025

Page: 281 - 284

DOI: 10.6165/tai.2025.70.281

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    Abstract

    A new species, Arisaema globiceps (Araceae), is described from southern Taiwan. Morphologically, it is closely related to A. consanguineum and A. formosanum but can be readily distinguished by its spadix appendix, which is apically abruptly dilated into a globular knob. Additional information about its morphology, distribution and ecology is provided.

    Keyword: Arisaema consanguineum, Arisaema formosanum, Aroideae, Arisaematae, taxonomy

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