Ridleyandra chuana (Gesneriaceae), a new species from Peninsular Malaysia

By

Kiew, Ruth

Type

Article

Date of Publication

2013

Original Publication

PhytoKeys

Volume

25

Pages

15-19

Subjects

Conservation , endemic , Gesneriaceae , Peninsular Malaysia , Ridleyandra chuana

Contributed by

Pensoft Publishers

Language

English

Published by

Sofia, Bulgaria Pensoft Publishers [2010]-

Identifiers

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.25.5178

 

Abstract

Ridleyandra chuana, a new species of Gesneriaceae, is described and illustrated. It is endemic in Peninsular Malaysia and known from two small and restricted populations in montane forest. Its conservation status is assessed as vulnerable.