Musa nanensis, a New Banana (Musaceae) Species from Northern Thailand

作者:Swangpol Sasivimon Chomchalow*; Traiperm Paweena; Somana Jamorn; Sukkaewmanee Narongsak; Srisanga Prachaya; Suksathan Piyakaset
来源:Systematic Botany, 2015, 40(2): 426-432.
DOI:10.1600/036364415X688790

摘要

A new species of banana (Musaceae), Musa nanensis Swangpol & Traiperm, from Nan, Thailand, is described and illustrated. Based on vegetative features, M. nanensis could be superficially categorized as related to M. laterita; however, it possesses several unique floral characters from the rest of the genus Musa, especially its six tepals and anthers, each fused at the base. A key to banana species of northern Thailand, based on morphology, is provided. The plant was found in a single location and is threatened with extinction due to heavy deforestation in the region.

  • 出版日期2015-7