Webbia · 2017 · 14 citations · 0 references
Life SciencesPlant BiologyPlant SciencesPlant MorphologyPlant SystematicsPlant TaxonomyFloral MorphologyLeaf MorphologyPlant DescriptionSpecies DescriptionTropical Plant EcologyConservation StatusConservation Status DeterminationInfrageneric TaxaInfraspecific TaxaNew Species DescriptionRacemose InflorescenceTropical FlorasTropical Plant Biodiversity
A new species of Capparis, Capparis lanceolatifolia, is described and illustrated from central Lao PDR, where it is known from a single limestone doline in the Hinboun District, Khammouan Province. The new species is characterized by narrowly lanceolate leaves, racemose inflorescence bearing trifid bracts and small size of flower. Its affinities with related taxa and conservation status are discussed.