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Issue: Vol. 716 No. 3: 3 Sept. 2025
Type: Article
Published: 2025-09-03
DOI: 10.11646/phytotaxa.716.3.2
Page range: 175-188
Abstract views: 640
PDF downloaded: 13

A synopsis of Amischotolype (Commelinaceae) in Thailand, with a new record, A. gracilis

Plant Biology Research Unit, Program in Biology, School of Science, University of Phayao, Phayao 56000, Thailand
Department of Biological Science, Faculty of Science, Ubon Ratchathani University, Ubon Ratchathani 34190, Thailand
Department of Biology, Center of Excellence on Biodiversity (BDC) and Applied Taxonomic Research Center (ATRC), Faculty of Science, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand; Honorary Research Associate, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond, TW9 3AE, UK
Commelinales Flora of Thailand monocot plant diversity revision Monocots

Abstract

A synopsis of the genus Amischotolype (Commelinaceae) in Thailand is presented. Thirteen species are enumerated, one of which, A. gracilis is a new record for Thailand. A lectotype is designated for A. welzeniana. An identification key to the Thai species of Amischotolype is provided, as well as notes on their ecology, distribution, vernacular names, specimens examined in Thailand, are cited.

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How to Cite

Boonsuk, B., Kantachot, C. & Chantaranothai, P. (2025) A synopsis of Amischotolype (Commelinaceae) in Thailand, with a new record, A. gracilis . Phytotaxa 716 (3): 175–188. https://doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.716.3.2