Novelties from the Northern Mountains Complex of Madagascar V: A new threatened Pandanus (Pandanaceae) from the Kalobinono massif

Martin W. Callmander, Richard Razakamalala, Iacopo Luino, Roger Lala Andriamarisoa, Sven Buerki

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Abstract

A new species of Pandanus Parkinson (Pandanaceae) endemic to Madagascar is described as Pandanus kalobinonensis Callm., Razakamal. & Luino and illustrations are provided. The new species is restricted to the north-western lowland moist evergreen forests of the Kalobinono massif. Pandanus kalobinonensis can easily be morphologically distinguished from other members of the genus by its small solitary globose syncarp borne on a short peduncle, monocarpellate drupes, and single spiniform stigma with an adaxial stigmatic groove. Despite the occurrence of both collections within limits of the newly designated Galoko-Kalobonino Protected Area, the new species is preliminary assessed as "Endangered" [EN] using the IUCN Red List Criteria.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)99-105
Number of pages7
JournalCandollea
Volume75
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jun 2020

Keywords

  • Galoko-Kalobinono
  • IUCN Red List
  • Madagascar
  • New species
  • Pandanaceae
  • Pandanus

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