Cyphostemma calcarium, a new species of Vitaceae from the Ankarana Special Reserve, Madagascar

By

Rabarijaona, Romer Narindra
Rafaralahy, Valisoa Louisicaël
Rakotovao, Charles
Ranaivoson, Rindra Manasoa
Liu, Bing (Botanist)
Zhi-Duan, Chen
Wen, Jun
Lu, Limin

Type

Article

Date of Publication

2021

Original Publication

PhytoKeys

Volume

180

Pages

73--80

Subjects

Ankarana , Cyphostemma , Cyphostemma calcarium , Madagascar , Vitaceae

Contributed by

Pensoft Publishers

Language

English

Published by

Sofia, Bulgaria Pensoft Publishers [2010]-

Identifiers

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.180.69194

 

Abstract

Cyphostemma calcarium Rabarij & L.M.Lu, sp. nov., is herein described as a new species found on limestone outcrops in northern Madagascar. Its diagnostic morphological characteristics were compared to the species occurring in the Ankarana Special Reserve. We present detailed descriptions, illustrations, distribution map, and a preliminary conservation assessment of the species. An identification key to all known species of Cyphostemma from the Ankarana Special Reserve is also provided.