A new variety of Cryptocoryne versteegii (Araceae) from Irian Jaya Tengah, Indonesia

Niels Jacobsen, Jan D. Bastmeijer, Peter J. Edwards, Robert J. Johns, Norito Taka-Hashi, Suwidji Wongso

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Abstract

A new variety, Cryptocoryne versteegii var. jayaensis N. Jacobsen, Bastm., P. J. Edwards, R. J. Johns, N. Takah. & Wongso, from the base of Mount Jaya, Irian Jaya, Indonesia, is described and illustrated. Cryptocoryne versteegii Engl. var. versteegii is a plant from the inner mangrove with short, almost triangular, stiff, rather upright leaves, whereas var. jayaensis from fresh water has rather flaccid leaves, which are 2 – 4 times as long as those of var. versteegii.

Original languageEnglish
JournalWilldenowia
Volume44
Issue number3
Pages (from-to)385-391
Number of pages7
ISSN0511-9618
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2014

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