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Research article

Two new species of Tetrastigma (Miq.) Planch. (Vitaceae)

from Thailand

Phongsakorn KOCHAIPHAT 1 , Anna TRIAS-BLASI 2

& Pimwadee PORNPONGRUNGRUENG 3 -*

13 Applied Taxonomic Research Center, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science,

Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand.

2 Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, Richmond, Surrey TW9 3AE, England, U.K.

* Corresponding author: [email protected]

1 Email: phongsakorn [email protected]

2 Email: [email protected]

Abstract. Two new species of Tetrastigma from Thailand, T. calcicola Kochaiph. & Trias-Blasi sp. nov.

and T. jaichagunii C.L.Li ex Kochaiph. & Trias-Blasi sp. nov. are described and illustrated. Tetrastigma

calcicola sp. nov. is a slender climber restricted to the open areas on limestone mountains at high elevation

in the northern part of Thailand. The other species, T. jaichagunii sp. nov., is similar to T. harmandii

Planch., but differs from it by having more densely verrucose young branches, broader leaflets, 4-lobed

thick discs, bigger globose berries and oblongoid seeds. This species occurs along streams or in forest

margins in evergreen forest and it is widely distributed in several parts of Thailand.

Keywords. Tetrastigma , taxonomy, Thailand, revision, Vitaceae.

Kochaiphat R, Trias-Blasi A. & Pompongrungrueng P. 2016. Two new species of Tetrastigma (Miq.) Planch.

(Vitaceae) from Thailand. European Journal of Taxonomy 201: 1-12. http://dx.doi.org/10.5852/eit.2Q16.201

Introduction

Tetrastigma Planch. (Vitaceae) is a genus comprising approximately 95 species, distributed in tropical

and subtropical Asia with a few of them reaching Australia (Planchon 1887; Latiff 1983; Chen et al.

2011; Trias-Blasi et al. 2012; Wen 2007). It can be easily distinguished from other genera of Vitaceae

by its polygamo-dioecy, 4-merous flowers, 4-lobed or 4-parted stigma, and absent or very short styles.

Twenty-six species have been recorded in Thailand (Kochaiphat et al. 2014), of which five are endemic.

During preparation of the revision of Tetrastigma for the Flora of Thailand account, the first author

came across several specimens collected from Doi Tung and Tham Luang Khun Nam Nang Non Forest

Park (Chiang Rai province) with a unique combination of characters that did not match any previously

described species.

In addition, a number of specimens representing a distinct taxon were found. Some were annotated as

Tetrastigma jaichagunii by the late Prof. C.L. Li, however, no formal description had been published

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for this name. Therefore, this species is described here as new species and the name T. jaichagunii is

applied.

Material and methods

This study is based on the investigation of the herbarium specimens from relevant major herbaria as

well as field collections and observations in Thailand. Herbarium specimens from the following herbaria

were examined: AAU, ABD, BCU, BK, BKF, BM, C, CMU, CMUB, E, K, KKU, L, P, PSU, QBG and

TCD. The herbarium abbreviations follow Thiers (continuously updated). Voucher specimens collected

from field surveys were made following the method of Bridson & Forman (1989) and were deposited

at KKU, BKF and QBG. The vegetative parts were measured in a dry state. Reproductive parts were

rehydrated by boiling in water. Measurements were made under light microscope. The morphological

terminology generally follows Beentje (2010), Wen (2007) and Jackes (1989); and for berry and seed

terminology follows Tatiff (1983) and Chen & Manchester (2011).

Taxonomy

Class Equisitopsida C.Agardh (Agardh et al. 1825)

Subclass Magnoliidae Novak ex Takht. (Takhtajan 1967)

Superorder Rosanae Takht. (Takhtajan 1967)

Order Vitales Juss. ex Bercht. & J.Presl (Berchtold & Presl 1820)

Family Vitaceae Juss. (Jussieu 1789) nom. cons.

Genus Tetrastigma (Miq.) Planch. (Planchon 1887)

Two Tetrastigma from Thailand, T. calcicola sp. nov. and T. jaichagunii sp. nov., are described herein as

new species. Accordingly, the key to Tetrastigma in Thailand (Kochaiphat et al. 2014) has been revised

from couplet 16 as follows.

Key to the species of Tetrastigma in Thailand

1. Tendrils 5-7palmately branched; leavespalmately 3-foliolate. T. triphyllum (Gagnep.) W.T. Wang

- Tendrils simple or bifurcate; leaves simple, palmately 3-5(-7)-foliolate or pedately 5-7(-9)-foliolate

.. 2

2. Inflorescences on old stems (cauliflorous plants), more than 5 inflorescences per nodes.

. T. cauliflorum Merr.

- Inflorescences on young branches, 1-3 inflorescences per nodes.3

3. Young branches with 4-5 sharp ridges. T. quadrangulum Gagnep. & Craib

- Young branches round or nearly round.4

4. Leaves palmately 3-5(-7)-foliolate or mixed with simple leaves or all leaves simple.5

- Leaves pedately 5-7(-9)-foliolate rarely mixed with 3-foliolate.16

5. Stems verrucose or with corky protuberances.6

- Stems smooth, pubescent or with flaky cork.8

6. Stems with corky protuberances; leaves ovate to elliptic; stigma distinctly 4-lobed.7

- Stems verrucose; leaves lanceolate; stigma peltate. T. harmandii Planch.

7. Leaves fleshly; stigma cruciform; berries ellipsoid when dry. T. cruciatum Craib & Gagnep.

- Leaves coriaceous or papyraceous; stigma pointed lobes; berries pyriform when dry.

. T. assimile (Kurz) C.L.Li ex Kochaiph. & Trias-Blasi

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8 .

10 .

11 .

12 .

13.

14.

15.

16.

17.

18.

19.

20 .

21 .

22 .

23.

Shrubs, creeping, erect or decumbent.9

Lianas.10

Leaves simple or mixed with palmately 3(-5)-foliolate; pedicel 0.4-0.6 cm long.

. T. bambusetorum Craib

Leaves palmately 3-foliolate; pedicel 0.8-1.2 cm long. T. apiculatum Gagnep.

Leaflets glabrous.11

Leaflets pubescent or hirsute at least along the midrib on lower leaf surface.15

Female flower disc conspicuous, thick and adnate to lower part of ovary.12

Female flower disc inconspicuous.14

Terminal leaflets broadly elliptic to rhombic; berries pyriform when dry.

. T. pedunculare (Wall, ex M.A.Lawson) Planch.

Terminal leaflets elliptic, ovate or lanceolate; berries ellipsoid when dry.13

Leaves coriaceous or subcoriaceous. T. erubescens Planch.

Leaves papyraceous. T. dubium (M. A.Lawson) Planch.

Leaflets broadly ovate or broadly elliptic, apex caudate. T. campylocarpum (Kurz) Planch.

Leaflets lanceolate, apex attenuate. T. planicaule (Hook.f.) Gagnep.

Ovary brownish hirsute; leaves palmately 5-foliolate. T. obovatum (M. A.Lawson) Gagnep.

Ovary glabrous; leaves palmately 3-foliolate. T. dubium (M.A.Lawson) Planch.

Leaves 5-foliolate, rarely mixed with 7-foliolate.17

Leaves 7(-9)-foliolate, rarely mixed with 5-foliolate.29

Branches glabrous; leaflets glabrous on both surfaces.18

Branches more or less pubescent; leaflets pubescent at least along the midvein on lower leaf surface

. 26

Secondary branches of peduncle 2. T. baenzigeri C.L.Li

Secondary branches of peduncle more than 2.19

Berries pyriform or triangular when dry.20

Berries globose, ovoid or ellipsoid when dry.21

Terminal leaflets ovate-lanceolate, 3-4 x 6-9 cm; berries pyriform when dry T. pyriforme Gagnep.

Terminal leaflets obovate or elliptic, 4-5.5 x 9-12 cm; berries triangular when dry.

. T. rumicispermum (M.A.Lawson) Planch.

Inflorescences compound umbel on pseudo-terminal branch or axile, umbelliform, loose; tendrils

bifurcate. T. serrulatum (Roxb.) Planch.

Inflorescences compound umbel on axile, globose, compact; tendrils unbranched.22

Female flower disc inconspicuous. T. pachyphyllum (Hemsl.) Chun

Female flower disc conspicuous, thick and adnate to lower part of ovary.23

Stigma peltate, rounded or slightly 4-lobed.24

Stigma cruciform, 4-lobed, obtuse, acute or pointed apex.25

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24. Berries 1.8-3.0 x 1.5-2.5 cm; seed oblongoid; female flower disc 4-angled.

. T. jaichagunii C.L.Li exKochaiph. & Trias-Blasi sp. nov.

- Berries 0.8-1.2 x 0.8-1.2 cm; seed ellipsoid; female flower disc rounded. T. harmandii Planch.

25. Stigmas 4 acute or pointed lobes, style tubular 0.5-0.8 mm long ... T. dubiunt (M.A.Lawson) Planch.

- Stigmas 4 obtuse lobes, style absent. T. calcicola Kochaiph. & Trias-Blasi sp. nov.

26. Leaflets broadly elliptic or ovate.27

- Leaflets narrowly elliptic or lanceolate. T. dubium (M.A.Lawson) Planch.

27. Leaflets pubescent along nerve or at least along the midrib on the lower surface.28

- Leaflets pubescent on both surfaces. T. macrocorymbum Gagnep. ex J. Wen

28. Berries up to 1.5 cm in diameter. T. pilosum C.L.Li

- Berries more than 2 cm in diameter. T. siamense Gagnep. & Craib

29. Berries 2-2.5 cm in diameter. T. teaniatum C.L.Li

- Berries 0.8-1.5 cm in diameter.30

30. Outer petals densely papillose. T. leucostaphyturn (Dennst.) Alston exMabb.

- Outer petals glabrous.31

31. Secondary vein almost 90° with midrib; old branches verrucose, light brown; stigma 4 pointed lobes

. T. delavayi Gagnep.

- Secondary vein angle nearly 45° with midrib; old branches flaky, grey; stigma 4 rounded lobes or

nearly globose, not lobed. T. godefroyanum Planch.

Tetrastigma calcicola Kochaiph. & Trias-Blasi sp. nov.

Table 1, Figs 1-2

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Diagnosis

Tetrastigma calcicola sp. nov. is most closely aligned to T. pachyphyllum (Hemsl.) Chun, but differs

in having a 4-lobed disc adnate to the lower part of the ovary, and small berries with a smooth surface

(Table 1).

Etymology

The specific epithet refers to the habitat of this species, which is only found on limestone mountains.

Type materials

Holotype

THAILAND: Chiang Rai, Tham Luang Khun Nam Nang Non Forest Park, 21 Mar. 2011, M Norsaengsri

& N. Tathana 7810 , $ fl. (holo-: QBG!).

Paratype

THAILAND: Chiang Rai, Tham Luang Khun, Nam Nang Non Forest Park, 10 Jul. 2012, M. Norsaengsri

& N. Tathana 9736 , $ fr. (QBG).

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Table 1. Main morphological differences between T. calcicola Kochaiph. & Trias-Blasi sp. nov. and

T. pachyphyllum (Hemsl.) Chun.

Characters

T. calcicola Kochaiph. &

Trias-Blasi sp. nov.

T. pachyphyllum

(Hemsl.) Chun

Female flowers

Pedicels length

0.5-1.0 mm

2.0-3.0 mm

Petals size

1.5-1.8 x 0.8 mm

2.5-3.0 x 1.2-1.7 mm

Disc

4-lobed adnate to lower part

of ovary

inconspicuous

Berries

Shape

globose to ellipsoid

globose

Size

0.8-1.0 x 0.7-0.8 cm

1.4—1.7 x 1.4-1.8 cm

Surface

smooth

coarse

Seeds

Size

0.7-0.8 x 0.4-0.5 cm

0.9 x 0.5-0.7 cm

Endosperm shape in cross-section

(T>

Description

Slender climber. Stems terete, young branches terete, verrucose; mature stems corky; tendrils simple;

stipules 2, deltate, c. 0.2 x 0.2 cm long, scale-like with age. Leaves compound, 3-foliolate or pedately

5-foliolate; petiole 0.8-5.0 cm long, glabrous, base slightly pulvinate; leaflets coriaceous; terminal leaflet

petiolule 0.2-2.0 cm long, glabrous, terminal leaflet blade elliptic, obovate to oblanceolate, 2.0-8.0 x

1.0-3.5 cm, base cuneate, margins serrate with minute protruding vein tip, apex acute to acuminate,

petiolules of lateral leaflet complex 0.1-1.0 cm long, glabrous, lateral leaflet petiolules, sessile to 0.6

cm long, glabrous, lateral leaflet blade elliptic, obovate to oblanceolate, 1.0-5.5 x 0.5-2.8 cm, base

cuneate or asymmetrical, margins and apex as for terminal leaflet; veins conspicuous on lower sides,

midrib protruding on both surfaces, glabrous, 1 main basal vein, 4-7 pairs of lateral veins. Inflorescences

axillary on young stem, 1-2 per node, compound umbel, male plant not seen; female plant 1.0-2.5 cm

in diameter, compact, globose; peduncles 0.3-1.0 cm, rarely puberulous. Female flowers’ bud ovoid,

1.0-1.5 mm long; pedicels 0.5-1.0 mm long, papillose; calyx disciform, margins entire, papillose; petals

ovate, 1.5-1.8 x 0.8 mm, apex slightly corniculate, outer surface densely papillose, margins entire;

disc 4-lobed adnate to lower part of ovary; staminode clavate, c. 1.2 mm long; ovary conical, c. 0.8 x

0.8 mm; style sessile; stigma cruciform, 4-lobed, lobes obtuse, ciliate. Berries globose to ellipsoid,

0.8-1.0 x 0.7-0.8 cm, surface smooth, yellow or white when ripe, 1-3-seeded. Seeds ellipsoid, 0.7-0.8 x

0.4-0.5 cm, testa transversely rugulose on both sides, adaxial surface with a Y shaped furrow, abaxial

surface with an oblong chalaza, endosperm 6 flV shaped in cross-section.

Distribution

Known only from Thailand (Fig. 2).

Ecology and phenology

In open area on limestone mountain, dry evergreen forest, altitude 1,300-1,450 m; flowering: February-

March; fruiting: July-October.

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Fig. 1. Tetrastigma calcicola Kochaiph. & Trias-Blasi sp. nov. A. Branch and female inflorescence.

B. Infractescence. C. Ovary. D. Corolla, dorsal view. E. Corolla, lateral view. F. Corolla, ventral view.

G. Seed, dorsal view. H. Seed, ventral view. I. Seed, transversal section. Drawn by Woranart Thammarong.

A, C-F from M. Norsaengsri & N. Tathana 7810 ; B from R. Pooma 1186 ; G-I from M. Norsaengsri &

N. Tathana 9736.

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Fig. 2. Distribution of Tetrastigma calcicola Kochaiph. & Trias-Blasi sp. nov. (■) and T. jaichagimii

C.L.Li ex Kochaiph. & Trias-Blasi sp. nov. (•).

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Additional specimens examined

THAILAND. Chiang Rai:Doi Tung, 22 Oct. 1995, R. Pooma 1186, $ fr. (BKF, CMUB); ibid., 18 Feb.

2005, J.F. Maxwell 05-147, $ fl. (CMUB).

Conservation status

We suggest to treat this species as Data Deficient (DD) according to IUCN (2012), as this species is

only known from a few herbarium specimens and only two localities have been recorded: Doi Tung and

Tham Luang Khun Nam Nang Non Forest Park in Chiang Rai Province. Although the species seems to

occur only in limestone mountains at high elevation, the number of populations and their sizes are not

known so far.

Tetrastigma jaichagunii C.L.Li ex Kochaiph. & Trias-Blasi sp. nov.

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Diagnosis

This species is similar to T. harmandii Planch., but differs from it by having more densely verrucose

young branches, broader leaflets, 4-lobed thick discs, bigger globose berries and oblongoid seeds

(Table 2). Some specimens were misidentified as T. hookeri Planch., an Indian species, but T. hookeri

has narrow leaves and an inconspicuous disc in female flowers.

Etymology

We think that Prof. C.L. Li selected the specific epithet ‘JaichaguniP in honour of Mr Manit Jaichagun,

from the CITES Scientific Authority in Thailand.

Type materials

Holotype

THAILAND. Trang, Khao Chong, 12 Mar. 1974, K. Larsen & S.S. Larsen 33238, $ fl. (holo-: AAU!,

iso-: BKF!, L!, P!).

Paratypes

THAILAND. Phetchaburi, Kaeng Krachan National Park, 3 Aug. 1995, K. Larsen, S.S. Larsen, C.

Tange, R. Moran & P. Puudjaa 45370, $ fr. (AAU); Satun, Ta Le Bun, 26 Nov. 1985, J.F. Maxwell 85-

1060, ? fr. (L).

Description

Large climber. Stems flattened with age, young branches terete, verrucose; mature stems corky; tendrils

simple; stipules 2, deflate, c. 0.4 x 0.3 cm, reduced to scale-like with age. Leaves compound, 3-foliolate

or pedately 5(-7)-foliolate; petioles 4.0-19.0 cm long, verrucose, base pulvinate; leaflets papyraceous

to subcoriaceous; terminal leaflet petiolule, 1-5.0 cm long, glabrous, terminal leaflet blade lanceolate,

elliptic, to oblanceolate, 11.5-33.0 x 3.5-12.0 cm, base obtuse to cuneate, margins coarsely serrate with c.

0.5 protruding vein tip, apex acuminate to caudate, petiolules of lateral leaflet complex 1.0-3.5 cm long,

glabrous, lateral leaflet petiolules, sessile-2.5 cm long, glabrous, lateral leaflet blade lanceolate, elliptic

to broadly elliptic, oblong, 8.5-30 x 2.5-11.5 cm, base obtuse to cuneate or asymmetrical, margins and

apex as terminal leaflet; veins conspicuous on lower sides, midrib protruding on both surfaces, glabrous,

1 main basal vein, 6-13 pairs of lateral veins. Inflorescences axillary on young stem, single, compound

umbel; 2-3 cm in diameter, compact, umbelliform; peduncles 0.5-1.0 cm, puberulent, male plant not

seen. Male flowers not seen. Female flowers' bud ovoid, 2.0-3.0 mm long; pedicels 2.0-3.0 mm long,

papillose; calyx disciform to cupuliform, margins undulate, ciliate; petals ovate to oblong, 2.2-3.0 x

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Table 2. Main morphological differences between T. jaichagunii C.L.Li ex Kochaiph. & Trias-Blasi

sp. nov. and T. harmandii Planch.

Characters

T. jaichagunii C.L.Li ex

Kochaiph. & Trias-Blasi

sp. nov.

T. harmandii Planch.

Female flowers

Petals shape

ovate to oblong

ovate

Disc

thick, 4-angled

thick, rounded

Berries

Size

1.8-3.0 x 1.5-2.5 cm

0.8-1.2 x 0.8-1.2 cm

Seeds

Shape

oblongoid

ellipsoid

Size

1.2—1.4 x 1.0-1.2 cm

0.7-0.8 x 0.6-0.7 cm

Endosperm shape in cross-section

1.5-1.8 mm, apex hooded, outer surface densely papillose, margins entire; disc thick, 4-angled, adnate

to ovary; staminode clavate-trullate, 0.5-1.0 mm long; ovary conical, 1.0-1.2 x 1.0-1.5 mm; style

cylindrical, c. 0.5 mm long; stigma peltate, round or slightly 4-lobed, ciliate. Berries globose, 1.8-3.0

x 1.5-2.5 cm, surface smooth, green when young, yellow when ripe, lM-seeded. Seeds oblongoid,

1.2-1.4 x 1.0-1.2 cm, testa transversely rugose on both sides, adaxial surface with an oblong furrow,

abaxial surface with a linear chalaza, apex bilobed, apical notch 1.0-3.0 mm, endosperm ‘ftt’ shaped

in cross-section.

Distribution

Known only from Thailand (Fig. 2).

Ecology and Phenology

Along streams or in forest margins in evergreen forest; altitude 0-1,500 m; flowering: January-April;

fruiting: June-January.

Additional specimens examined

THAILAND. NORTHERN: Chiang Mai: Chiang Mai, along the road, 40 km to Pai, 17 Sep. 1995,

K. Larsen, S.S. Larsen, C. Tange & D. Sookchaloem 46583 , $ fl. (AAU); Chiang Dao, 26 Dec. 1940,

H.B.G. Garrett 1214 , $ fr. (TCD, L, P); Doi Chiang Dao, 13 Jul. 1950, H.B.G. Garrett 1336 (P, L, K);

ibid., 18 Dec. 1951, H.B.G. Garrett 1374 (P, L, K); ibid., 22 Jan. 1989, J.F. Maxwell 89-0081 , ? fr.

(L); Hang Dong, Mae Khanin, 7 Mar. 1999, S. Watthana & W. Pongamornkul Wat. 240, $ fl. (QBG);

Mae Tang, 19 Nov. 1990, J.F. Maxwell 90-1259 , $ fr. (CMU); Mae Tang, Pa Pae, 17 Sep. 1995, BGO.

Staff. 4507 (QBG); SOUTH-WESTERN: Kanchanaburi: Between Kriti and Mueang Cha, 9 Jul. 1973,

R. Geesink & C. Phengklai 6220, $ fr. (AAU, BKF, E, L, P); Thung Yai Naresuan, 11 Aug. 1992, J.F.

Maxwell 93-869, $ fr. (CMUB); Thong Pha Phum, Thung Yai Naresuan, 10 Jun. 2002, M. Van De Bull

565, $ fr. (BKF, CMUB); Phetchaburi: Kaeng Krachan National Park, 26 Aug. 1995, J.A.N. Parnell, J.

Pendry & T. Boonthavikoon 95-450, $ fr. (K); ibid., 25 Jun. 2000, M.F. Newman, T. Boonthavikoon, C.

Hemrat & D.J. Middleton 1040, $ fr. (AAU, BKF, L, P); ibid., 9 Aug. 2002, D.J. Middleton, S. Suddee,

S. J. Davies & C. Hemrat 888, $ fr. (BKF, CMUB); Prachuap Khiri Khan: Kaeng Krachan National

Park, PaLa-u Waterfalls, 14 Aug. 2002, D.J. Middleton, S. Suddee, S.J. Davies & C. Hemrat 1060, $

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fr. (BKF, CMUB); PENINSULAR: Ranong: Klong Naka National Park, 24 Nov. 1974, R. Geesink, P.

Hiepko & C. Charoenpol 7519 , $ fr. (BKF, K); ibid., 7 Jan. 1990, S. Hoover 5048 , $ fr. (E); ibid., 8

Jan. 1990, S. Hoover 5481, $ fr. (E); ibid., 13 Jan. 1990, S. Hoover 6329, $ fr. (E); Khao Po Ta Luang

Kaeo, 31 Jan. 1929, AEG. Kerr 16912, $ fl. (L, P); No locality, 22 Jan. 1929, AEG. Kerr 16805A

(BK, K); Kapoe, 15 Jul. 1979, C. Niyomdham et al. 320, $ fr. (AAU, BKF, K, L, P); Khao Po Ta Luang

Kaeo, 11 Dec. 1979, T. Shimizu, H. Toyokuni, H. Koyama, T. Yahara & C. Niyomdham T-26922 (AAU,

BKF, L); Surat Thani: Klong Phanom National Park, 21 Mar. 2005, S. Gardner, P. Sidisunthorn &

P. Tippayasri ST1875, S fl. (QBG); Phangnga: Khao Po Ta Luang Kaeo, 2 Feb. 1929, A.F.G. Kerr

Fig. 3. Tetrastigma jaichagunii C.L.Li ex Kochaiph. & Trias-Blasi sp. nov. A. Branch and female

inflorescence. B. Infructescence. C. Ovary. D. Corolla, ventral view. E. Corolla, dorsal view. F. Corolla,

lateral view. G. Seed, ventral view. H. Seed, dorsal view. I. Seed, transversal section. Drawn by Woranart

Thammarong. A, C-F from K Larsen & S.S. Larsen 33238; B from K Larsen et al. 4537; G-I from J.F.

Maxwell 85-1060.

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16990, ¥ fl. (BK, BM, K, L); Phuket: Kathu, 12 Mar. 1929, A.F.G. Kerr 17463 (BK, K); Nakhon si

thammarat: Ka Rom Waterfalls, 14 Apr. 1985, J.F. Maxwell 85-0396, ¥ A- (BKF, L); ibid., 30 Oct.

1993, K. Larsen, S.S. Larsen, C.T. Norgaard, K. Pharsen, P. Puudjaa & W. Ueachirakan 44163, ¥ fr.

(AAU); Tha Sala, 2 Mar. 1986, J.F Maxwell 86-0111, ¥ fl. (BKF, L); Thung Song, 19 Jul. 1929, Rabil

93, ¥ fr. (BK, L); Phatthalung: Khao Pu Khao Ya National Park, 16 Nov. 1990, K. Larsen, S.S. Larsen,

W. Nanakorn, W. Ueachirakan & P. Sirirugsa 41534, ¥ fl. (AAU, K); Trang: Khao Chong, 13 Jun.

1974, R. Geesink, T. Haitink & C. Charoenpol 7181, ¥ fr. (BKF, K); ibid., 10 Jul. 2000, D.J. Middleton,

T. Boonthavikoon, S.J. Davies, C. Hemrat & M.F. Newman 373, ¥ fr. (AAU, BKF); Pa Liang, 24

Apr. 1931, M.C. Laksanakarn 791, ¥ fl. (L, K); Sai Rung Waterfalls, 15 Mar. 2006, S. Gardner & V.

Chamchaumroon ST2480, ¥ fl. (QBG); Satun: Ko Ta Ru Tao, 19 Jan. 1918, A.F.G. Kerr 14188, ¥ fl.

(BM, K); Klong Ton, 11 Mar. 1928, A.F.G. Kerr 14469, ¥ fl. (L, K); Yala: Bang Lang National Park, 12

Feb. 2004, D.J. Middleton, M. Phuphat, R. Pooma & K. Williams 3011, S fl. (BKF, E); no locality, 25

Mar. 1998, C. Niyomdham 5331, ¥ fl. (BKF, K).

Conservation status

This species has rather large populations and is widely distributed in several parts of the country.

Therefore, it is considered Least Concern (LC).

Discussion

Tetrastigma calcicola sp. nov. and T. jaichagunii sp. nov. are distinct from the other previously described

species. The major characters for recognising the species are female flowers and fruits. Tetrastigma

calcicola sp. nov. differs from its closest relative, T. pachyphyllum, by its 4-lobed disc that is adnate to

the lower part of the ovary, and small berries with a smooth surface. Tetrastigma jaichagunii sp. nov. can

be separated from T. harmandii by its more densely verrucose young branches, broader leaflets, 4-lobed

thick discs, bigger globose berries and oblongoid seeds.

Currently, these two new species are known only from Thailand. Tetrastigma calcicola sp. nov. is

restricted to limestone mountains at high elevation in the northern part of Thailand, while T. jaichagunii

sp. nov. has a wider range of distribution. The latter species has only been recorded from evergreen

forest in several parts of Thailand in large populations. However, it seems possible that it might be found

in neighbouring countries such as Myanmar or Laos if a more extensive field survey is carried out in

the future.

Acknowledgements

This work was supported by the Graduate School, Khon Kaen University and Science Achievement

Scholarship of Thailand (SAST). The first author would like to thank Prof. Dr. Jo hn A N Parnell and

other staff at TDC for their kind help and also grateful to the staff of AAU, ABD, BCU, BK, BKF, BM,

C, CMU, CMUB, E, K, KKU, L, P, PSU, QBG and TCD for their help and for the loan of/or access to

specimens. Thanks to Mr. Woranart Thammarong for the illustrations.

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