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1 June 2016 Arisaema brinchangense Y.W. Low, Scherberich & Gusman (Araceae), a New Threatened Species Endemic to the Cameron Highlands (Peninsular Malaysia)
Yee Wen Low, David Scherberich, Guy Gusman
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Abstract

Low, Y.W., D. Scherberich & G. Gusman. Arisaema brinchangense Y.W. Low, Scherberich & Gusman (Araceae), a new threatened species endemic to the Cameron Highlands (Peninsular Malaysia). Candollea 71: 83–89. In English, English abstract.

Arisaema brinchangense Y.W. Low, Scherberich & Gusman (Araceae) is described as new and illustrated. The new species is similar to Arisaema anomalum Hemsl. but differs by the morphology of its spathe. It is placed under Arisaema sect. Anomalum Gusman & L. Gusman based on morphological and growth characters, the latter observed in the field and unique to that section. Arisaema brinchangense is endemic to the Cameron Highlands, Pahang, Peninsular Malaysia, and is assessed as “Critically Endangered” following IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria due to habitat loss.

Received: January 26, 2016; Accepted: March 2, 2016; First published online: March 31, 2016

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Yee Wen Low, David Scherberich, and Guy Gusman "Arisaema brinchangense Y.W. Low, Scherberich & Gusman (Araceae), a New Threatened Species Endemic to the Cameron Highlands (Peninsular Malaysia)," Candollea 71(1), 83-89, (1 June 2016). https://doi.org/10.15553/c2016v711a10
Published: 1 June 2016
KEYWORDS
Araceae
Arisaema
Cameron Highlands
new species
Peninsular Malaysia
taxonomy
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