Carlephyton sajoreciae (Araceae, tribe Arophyteae), a new species from Daraina, Northern Madagascar

By

Ratsiferanarivo, Ranto Tiana
Andrianjatovo, Haingotiana Johary
Rakotonasolo, Franck
Letsara, Rokiman
Rakotoarinivo, Mijoro
Wan, Tao
Wang, Shengwei
Wei, Neng
Wang, Qingfeng.

Type

Article

Date of Publication

2025-10-20

Original Publication

PhytoKeys

Volume

265

Pages

61--69

Subjects

Arophyteae , Carlephyton , Daraina region , new species , taxonomy

Contributed by

Pensoft Publishers

Language

English

Published by

Sofia, Bulgaria Pensoft Publishers [2010]-

Identifiers

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.265.165851

 

Abstract

Carlephyton sajoreciae is a new species of Araceae from northern Madagascar. It is distinguishable from the similar C. darainense mainly by the purple interior spathe, yellow spadix, 1-androus male flowers, loosely arranged stamens, and short, dark purple styles. A key for identification of the members of the Carlephyton has been provided. Interestingly, C. sajoreciae is the first species documented on humus-rich soils under forest, while other species grow on thin substrates among rocky outcrops. This finding highlights the botanical diversity in Madagascar, reinforcing the importance of conservation efforts in the region.