Three New Species and a New Record of <i>Murdannia</i> (Commelinaceae) for the Flora of Laos
The genus <i>Murdannia</i> Royle was recognized as a member of the family Commelinaceae, known for its beautiful and outstanding flowers, which made it highly valued as an ornamental plant. In this study, three previously unidentified species of <i>Murdannia</i> are described...
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| author | Anousone Sengthong Surapon Saensouk Piyaporn Saensouk Kajonesuk Phengmala Thawatphong Boonma Phetlasy Souladeth |
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| description | The genus <i>Murdannia</i> Royle was recognized as a member of the family Commelinaceae, known for its beautiful and outstanding flowers, which made it highly valued as an ornamental plant. In this study, three previously unidentified species of <i>Murdannia</i> are described as new species from Laos including <i>Murdannia maronea</i>, <i>M. rhizomatosa</i>, and <i>M. thyrsoidea</i>. Detailed descriptions, illustrations, phenology, and distribution of each species are provided, along with notes on their horticulture. <i>Murdannia clandestina</i> is reported as a new record for Laos. These four species of <i>Murdannia</i> are notable for their attractive flowers, particularly <i>M. thyrsoidea</i>, which was characterized by its large inflorescence, enhancing its potential as an ornamental plant. The pollen morphology of these four <i>Murdannia</i> species is described for the first time. The pollen grains share similar characteristics, being monads, medium-sized, bilaterally symmetrical, and prolate in shape, with a monocolpate aperture and verrucate exine sculpturing. These findings provided valuable insights to support future breeding efforts aimed at enhancing their ornamental value. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-769dc815023f4f5e98573ade3fd4167e2025-08-20T02:44:50ZengMDPI AGHorticulturae2311-75242025-02-0111220210.3390/horticulturae11020202Three New Species and a New Record of <i>Murdannia</i> (Commelinaceae) for the Flora of LaosAnousone Sengthong0Surapon Saensouk1Piyaporn Saensouk2Kajonesuk Phengmala3Thawatphong Boonma4Phetlasy Souladeth5Walai Rukhavej Botanical Research Institute, Mahasarakham University, Kantarawichai District, Maha Sarakham 44150, ThailandWalai Rukhavej Botanical Research Institute, Mahasarakham University, Kantarawichai District, Maha Sarakham 44150, ThailandDiversity of Family Zingiberaceae and Vascular Plant of Its Applications Research Unit, Mahasarakham University, Kantarawichai District, Maha Sarakham 44150, ThailandFaculty of Forest Science, National University of Laos, Vientiane 7322, LaosWalai Rukhavej Botanical Research Institute, Mahasarakham University, Kantarawichai District, Maha Sarakham 44150, ThailandFaculty of Forest Science, National University of Laos, Vientiane 7322, LaosThe genus <i>Murdannia</i> Royle was recognized as a member of the family Commelinaceae, known for its beautiful and outstanding flowers, which made it highly valued as an ornamental plant. In this study, three previously unidentified species of <i>Murdannia</i> are described as new species from Laos including <i>Murdannia maronea</i>, <i>M. rhizomatosa</i>, and <i>M. thyrsoidea</i>. Detailed descriptions, illustrations, phenology, and distribution of each species are provided, along with notes on their horticulture. <i>Murdannia clandestina</i> is reported as a new record for Laos. These four species of <i>Murdannia</i> are notable for their attractive flowers, particularly <i>M. thyrsoidea</i>, which was characterized by its large inflorescence, enhancing its potential as an ornamental plant. The pollen morphology of these four <i>Murdannia</i> species is described for the first time. The pollen grains share similar characteristics, being monads, medium-sized, bilaterally symmetrical, and prolate in shape, with a monocolpate aperture and verrucate exine sculpturing. These findings provided valuable insights to support future breeding efforts aimed at enhancing their ornamental value.https://www.mdpi.com/2311-7524/11/2/202CommelinaceaeLaos<i>Murdannia</i>palynologyplant taxonomy |
| spellingShingle | Anousone Sengthong Surapon Saensouk Piyaporn Saensouk Kajonesuk Phengmala Thawatphong Boonma Phetlasy Souladeth Three New Species and a New Record of <i>Murdannia</i> (Commelinaceae) for the Flora of Laos Horticulturae Commelinaceae Laos <i>Murdannia</i> palynology plant taxonomy |
| title | Three New Species and a New Record of <i>Murdannia</i> (Commelinaceae) for the Flora of Laos |
| title_full | Three New Species and a New Record of <i>Murdannia</i> (Commelinaceae) for the Flora of Laos |
| title_fullStr | Three New Species and a New Record of <i>Murdannia</i> (Commelinaceae) for the Flora of Laos |
| title_full_unstemmed | Three New Species and a New Record of <i>Murdannia</i> (Commelinaceae) for the Flora of Laos |
| title_short | Three New Species and a New Record of <i>Murdannia</i> (Commelinaceae) for the Flora of Laos |
| title_sort | three new species and a new record of i murdannia i commelinaceae for the flora of laos |
| topic | Commelinaceae Laos <i>Murdannia</i> palynology plant taxonomy |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2311-7524/11/2/202 |
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