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L. V. Averyanov

New orchid species (Orchidaceae) in the flora of Laos

Author(s): L. V. Averyanov, Khang Sinh Nguyen, T. V. Maisak, Hiep Tien Nguyen, N. L. Orlov, D. D. Slastunov, I. V. Sokolova
This paper continues the publication of new data obtained during fi eld studies in remote and poorly studied regions of Laos in 2015–2018. It provides descriptions of two new species (Bulbophyllum…
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Jean Marc Dubost

Hmong herbal medicine and herbalists in Lao PDR: pharmacopeia and knowledge transmission

Author(s): Jean Marc Dubost, Chiobouaphong Phakeovilay, Chithdavone Her, Audrey Bochaton, Elizabeth Elliott, Eric Deharo, Mouachan Xayvue, Somsanith Bouamanivong, Geneviève Bourdy.
In Lao PDR, the Hmong ethnic group has extensive knowledge about the use of medicinal plants. However, despite the importance of the Hmong pharmacopeia as a primary health care resource, no study has…
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Jeong Ho Park

Floristic inventory of vascular plant in Nam Ha National Biodiversity Conservation Area, Lao People’s Democratic Republic

Author(s): Jeong Ho Park, Ho Sang Kang, Miin Bang, Hyo Cheng Cheng, Hye Young Jin, Tai Hyeon Ahn, Chaloun Bounithiphonh, Chanhsamone Phongoudome.
The floristic inventory of vascular plants in Nam Ha National Biodiversity Conservation Area was conducted to understand the plant diversity in the northern area of Lao People’s Democratic Republic.
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Chang-Kun Lim

New records of flowering plants from Lao PDR

Author(s): Chang-Kun Lim, Juhyeon Kim, Veosavanh Saysavanh, Hyosig Won.
We report previously unrecognized flowering plants of Lao PDR found during a botanical survey of Lao PDR in 2015−2016. We found Phyllagathis tuberosa (C. Hansen) Cellinese & S. S. Renner (…
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P. Panyadee, W. Tanming, C. Maknoi.

Plants without borders: new records of two presumed Thai endemic Gesneriaceae in Laos

Author(s): P. Panyadee, W. Tanming, C. Maknoi.
Botanical expeditions in Laos through a collaboration between Thailand (Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden) and Laos (Pha Tad Ke Botanic Garden) to document plant diversity and collect plants for ex situ…
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Phongphayboun PHONEPASEUT H

Two new species of Sonerila Roxb. (Melastomataceae) from Laos

Author(s): Phongphayboun PHONEPASEUTH, Phetlasy SOULADETH, Keooudone SOUVANNAKHOUMMANE, Thyraphon VONGTH AVONE, Shuichiro TAGANE
Two new species of Sonerila Roxb. (Melastomataceae), S. erectifolia Phonep., Soulad. & Tagane sp. nov. from southern Laos, and S. souvannii Phonep. & Soulad. sp. nov. from central Laos, are…
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P. Souladeth

Impatiens subfalcata (balsaminaceae), A new species from Laos

Author(s): P. Souladeth, S. Tagane, Y. Suyama, N. Ishii, A. Nagahama, K. Souvannakhoummane
Impatiens subfalcata Soulad. & Tagane, a new species of Balsaminaceae from southern Laos, is described and illustrated. The new species is morphologically similar to Impatiens attopeuensis and I…
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Kaito Yamazaki

A New Variety, Justicia vagabunda var. laxiflora (Acanthaceae) from Bolaven Plateau, Southern Laos.

Author(s): Kaito Yamazaki, Shuichiro Tagane, Phetlasy Souladeth, Junko Miyamoto.
A new variety, Justicia vagabunda Benoist var. laxiflora K. Yamaz. & Tagane (Acanthaceae), discovered during botanical surveys in Bolaven Plateau, southern Laos, is described and illustrated.…
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In Chun Hwang

New records of ferns in the flora of Laos

Author(s): In Chun Hwang, Myung-Ok Moon, Somchanh Bounphanmy, Narae Yoon, Byung-Yun Sun.
Fieldwork in Lao PDR during 2007-2008 resulted in the discovery of 15 unrecorded fern species among the flora of Lao PDR. All have been identified in other countries in southeastern Asia, as well as…
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Oudomphone Insisiengmay

Typification of names in Kaempferia (Zingiberaceae) in the flora of Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam

Author(s): Oudomphone Insisiengmay, Thomas Haevermans, Mark F. Newman.
Neotypes are designated for five names in Kaempferia (Zingiberaceae) from Lao PDR, namely K. attapeuensis Picheans. & Koonterm, K. champasakensis Picheans. & Koonterm, K. gigantiphylla…
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