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Issue: Vol. 664 No. 2: 5 Sept. 2024
Type: Article
Published: 2024-09-05
DOI: 10.11646/phytotaxa.664.2.7
Page range: 146-150
Abstract views: 104
PDF downloaded: 13

Two new combinations in Pitardella (Rubiaceae) and first record of the genus in the Malay Peninsula

Singapore Botanic Gardens, 1 Cluny Road, Singapore 259569, Singapore. Department of Biological Sciences, 16 Science Drive 4, Singapore 117558, Singapore.
Native Plant Centre, Pasir Panjang Nursery, 100K Pasir Panjang Road, Singapore 118526
Singapore Botanic Gardens, 1 Cluny Road, Singapore 259569, Singapore
Gardenieae pseudo-lateral inflorescences Rubiaceae Eudicots

Abstract

Two new combinations viz. Pitardella kelantansis and Pitardella mussaendoides are made. Previously, the two taxa were variously assigned to Randia, Tarenna and Porterandia. The key differences between these genera are briefly discussed. In addition, a lectotype is designated for Pitardella mussaendoides.

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