A new species from Thailand and Burma, Dracaena kaweesakii Wilkin & Suksathan (Asparagaceae subfamily Nolinoideae)

By

Wilkin, Paul
Suksathan, Piyakaset
Keeratikiat, Kaweesak
Welzen, P. C. van
Wiland-Szymańska, Justyna

Type

Article

Date of Publication

2013

Original Publication

PhytoKeys

Volume

26

Pages

101-112

Subjects

Burma , Conservation , Dracaena L , dragon trees , Morphology , taxonomy , Thailand

Contributed by

Pensoft Publishers

Language

English

Published by

Sofia, Bulgaria Pensoft Publishers [2010]-

Identifiers

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.26.5335

 

Abstract

A morphologically distinct element of the group of Dracaena species from Thailand and Burma with undifferentiated leaf sheaths, no leaf blade central costa, free tepals and free thickened filaments known as Chan nuu or Chan pha krai in Thai is shown to be a distinct species, Dracaena kaweesakii Wilkin & Suksathan based on habit, leaf base and margin, inflorescence axis indumentum and floral characters. It is described and illustrated. Ecological and conservation status assessment information are provided.