Grewia kentingensis (Malvaceae, Grewioideae), a new species from Taiwan
<i>Grewiakentingensis</i> Y.H. Tseng, Chih Y.Chang & C.Y.Lin, <b>sp. nov.</b>, a new species found on elevated coral reefs in southern Taiwan, is described. The species was previously misidentified as <i>G.piscatorum</i> Hance. <i>Grewiakentingensis</i> differs from <i>G.piscatorum</i> in its habit (procumbent vs. erect to ascending shrub), leaf length (<2 cm vs. up to 7 cm), breeding system (gynodioecious vs. trioecious), smaller flower diameter, fewer stamens, and smaller pollen grains. Color photographs, line drawings, and pollen images of the new species are provided. Additionally, a lectotype for <i>G.piscatorum</i> is designated and an identification key for the <i>Grewia</i> taxa of Taiwan is presented.
Authors
- Chiu-Mei Wang
- Hsy‐Yu Tzeng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0952-6255)
- Chih-Yi Chang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4226-9847)
- Yen‐Hsueh Tseng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3644-1863)
- Chi-Hsuan Lin
Institutions
- National Chung Hsing University (TW)
- National Museum of Natural Science (TW)
- Taiwan Forestry Research Institute (TW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PhytoKeys
- Published
- 2025-03-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.253.141785
- Primary Topic
- Plant Diversity and Evolution
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
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