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Thismia minutissima (Thismiaceae), a remarkable new mycoheterotrophic species from Sarawak, Borneo.
- Source :
- Kew Bulletin; Jul2020, Vol. 75 Issue 2, p1-9, 9p
- Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- Summary: Thismia minutissima, a distinctive minute species of the mycoheterotrophic genus Thismia is described and illustrated. It was found in several localities in mountain areas of Sarawak, Malaysia. The new species is superficially similar to members of Thismia sect. Rodwaya from Australia and New Zealand but differs by several distinctive morphological traits, including a fishtail-like lateral connective appendage and a perfect mitre. Its ecology, distribution and taxonomic status, as well as phylogenetic placement, are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00755974
- Volume :
- 75
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Kew Bulletin
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 145046767
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s12225-020-09886-4