Carlephyton sajoreciae (Araceae, tribe Arophyteae), a new species from Daraina, Northern Madagascar
<i>Carlephyton sajoreciae</i> is a new species of Araceae from northern Madagascar. It is distinguishable from the similar <i>C. darainense</i> mainly by the purple interior spathe, yellow spadix, 1-androus male flowers, loosely arranged stamens, and short, dark purple styles. A key for identification of the members of the <i>Carlephyton</i> has been provided. Interestingly, <i>C. sajoreciae</i> is the first species documented on humus-rich soils under forest, while other species grow on thin substrates among rocky outcrops. This finding highlights the botanical diversity in Madagascar, reinforcing the importance of conservation efforts in the region.
Authors
- Neng Wei (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0313-3912)
- Tao Wan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6528-8672)
- Mijoro Rakotoarinivo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6644-5107)
- Franck Rakotonasolo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4065-8168)
- Rokiman Letsara (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9462-7319)
- Shengwei Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8785-5065)
- Qing-Feng Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9143-8849)
- Haingotiana Johary Andrianjatovo
- Ranto Tiana Ratsiferanarivo
Institutions
- University of Antananarivo (MG)
- Chinese Academy of Sciences (CN)
- Tsimbazaza Zoo (MG)
- Wuhan Botanical Garden (CN)
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PhytoKeys
- Published
- 2025-10-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.265.165851
- Primary Topic
- Plant Diversity and Evolution
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Natural Science Foundation of China
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- National Key Research and Development Program of China
- Sino-Africa Joint Research Center, Chinese Academy of Sciences