Research Paper

Studies on Typhonium Schott (Araceae) of Thailand III: Typhonium cucullatum, a new species from Sakon Nakhon Province, Northeastern Thailand

Piyaporn Saensouk, Surapon Saensouk, Khant Zaw Hein, Thawatphong Boonma, Sarayut Rakarcha, Mark Arcebal K. Naive

Published on: 18 June 2025

Page: 398 - 402

DOI: 10.6165/tai.2025.70.398

Abstract

Typhonium cucullatum, a new species from Sakon Nakhon Province, Northeastern Thailand, is described and illustrated. A detailed description, color plates, a discussion of similar taxa, phenology, distribution, and a conservation status assessment are provided.

Keyword: Areae, Aroideae, Cretaceous sandstone, Indochina, spathe movement, Typhonium laoticum

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