A new species from Thailand and Burma, Dracaena kaweesakii Wilkin & Suksathan (Asparagaceae subfamily Nolinoideae)

2013/10/02 by Paul Wilkin, Piyakaset Suksathan, Kaweesak Keeratikiat +2 · 1 citation
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · Agricultural and Biological Sciences · #Plant and Fungal Species Descriptions #Plant Diversity and Evolution #Phytochemical Studies and Bioactivities #Asparagaceae #Indumentum #Biology #Inflorescence #Botany #Taxonomy (biology) #Conservation status #Subfamily #Habit #Ecology

paper · doi:10.3897/phytokeys.26.5335

openalex publication_date 2013/10/02 · openalex created_date 2016/06/24 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/22

Abstract

A morphologically distinct element of the group of Dracaena species from Thailand and Burma with undifferentiated leaf sheaths, no leaf blade central costa, free tepals and free thickened filaments known as Chan nuu or Chan pha krai in Thai is shown to be a distinct species, Dracaena kaweesakii Wilkin & Suksathan based on habit, leaf base and margin, inflorescence axis indumentum and floral characters. It is described and illustrated. Ecological and conservation status assessment information are provided.

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