Research Paper

A Revision of Wallichia (Palmae)

Andrew Henderson

Published on: March 2007

Page: 1 - 11

DOI: 10.6165/tai.2007.52(1).1

Abstract

A revision of the Asian palm genus Wallichia is given, based on examination of morphology of herbarium specimens. Eight species are recognized, one of which, W. lidiae, is described as new. Lectotypes are chosen for W. disticha, W. gracilis, and W. oblongifolia. A key, complete synonymy, descriptions, pinnae shape illustrations, and distribution maps are given for all species.

中文摘要

本文檢視植物標本館標本外部形態特徵,進行亞洲棕櫚科植物華里棕屬之訂正。共有8 個物種被確認,包括1 新種—理荻雅華里棕 (Wallichia lidiae) 及二裂華里棕 (W. Disticha)、纖細華里棕 (W. gracilis)、長橢圓葉華里棕 (W. oblongifolia) 選模式標本之選定。文中包括該8 種之檢索表、完整之同物異名、分類描述、羽葉形態之繪圖及每一種的分 佈圖。

Keyword: Wallichia, Palmae, Arecaceae, revision, 里棕屬, 棕櫚科, 訂正

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