Alocasia sakonakhonensis (Araceae), a new species from northeastern Thailand
Wilawan Promprom,
Phukphon Munglue,
Wannachai Chatan
Abstract:Alocasia sakonakhonensis Chatan & Promprom (Araceae), a new species from northeastern Thailand, is described and illustrated. It is clearly different from other previously known species by leaves, spathe, ovary, sterile interstice, synandria, and appendix. Color illustrations, and a distribution map are provided, as well as comparative morphological characters about its similar species. The preliminary conservation status assessment of the new species was presented.
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