Somnuekia flaviflora (Malvaceae, Brownlowioideae), a new genus and species from Thailand
<i>Somnuekia</i> is described as a new genus of Malvaceae, currently known only from a few locations in the upper part of Tenasserim in northern and peninsular Thailand. Morphological and molecular phylogenetic analyses, based on plastid DNA sequence regions, support the recognition of this new genus within the Brownlowioideae (Malvaceae). Its distinct phylogenetic position, along with a distinct set of morphological and palynological characteristics, strongly support the recognition of <i>Somnuekia</i> as a new genus. A formal description of <i>Somnuekiaflaviflora</i> is provided along with illustrations, photographs, a distribution map and conservation notes. Furthermore, this new genus is compared to other Asian genera within the subfamily.
Authors
- Anusara Kaewmuan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5578-6130)
- Manop Poopath (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9871-5295)
- Kusol Tangjaipitak
- Somran Suddee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4031-9721)
- Bhanumas Chantarasuwan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6106-9875)
- Porntawat Chalermwong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6310-4291)
- Kunanon Daonurai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4070-032X)
- Sutee Duangjai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1490-759X)
- Aroon Sinbumroong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8504-4106)
- Sukid Rueangruea (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1512-5976)
- Theerawat Thananthaisong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0665-2141)
- Chatchai Ngernsaengsaruay (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7131-976X)
- Wanwisa Bhuchaisri
Institutions
- Kasetsart University (TH)
- Pathumthani University (TH)
- Department of National Parks Wildlife and Plant Conservation (TH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PhytoKeys
- Published
- 2025-04-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.254.141219
- Primary Topic
- Plant and Fungal Species Descriptions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00