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Sonerila calcicola (Melastomataceae), a new karst dwelling species from Northern Thailand

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Sonerila calcicola J.Wai & J.M.Hu, a new species discovered from the limestone karst area of Tak province, Northern Thailand is here described and illustrated. Photographs, illustration, distribution map and comparison with the morphologically similar species, S. parishii Stapf, are also provided. Sonerila calcicola differs from S. parishii in having stout, succulent stems with a denser indumentum, creamy or yellowish white anthers, smaller hypanthium and ovary. This new species is confined to limestone substrate.

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We thank the curators and staff of BKF, K, KYO, PSU, SING and TAI herbaria for assistance during visits and allowing access to the specimens. Special thanks are due to Dr Weeradej Meeinkuirt for his assistance during field trips, Pakorn Tippayasri for the line drawing, photos and his assistance in the field. This research was supported by funds from Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University.

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    Jarearnsak Sae Wai & Jer-Ming Hu

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Sae Wai, J., Hu, JM. Sonerila calcicola (Melastomataceae), a new karst dwelling species from Northern Thailand. Kew Bull 75, 43 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12225-020-09901-8

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