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Author(s): Soulivanh lanorsavanh, Keooudone souvannakhoummane, Vichith lamxay, Khamfa chanthavongsa.
Begonia cataracta and B. voluptuaria are described as new species and B. incerta is noted as a new record for Laos. Descriptions, illustrations and photographs are provided for the new species and…
Author(s): Shuichiro tagane, Phetlasy souladeth, Deuanta kongxaysavath, Sukid rueangruea, Somran suddee, Yoshihisa suyama, Eizi suzuki, Tetsukazu yahara
Six pteridophyte species of five families and 12 spermatophyte species of 10 families are reported from Bolaven Plateau, southern Laos, as new records to the flora of Laos. Moreover, two new species…
Author(s): D.D. Soejarto, C. Gyllenhaal, M.R. Kadushin, B. Southavong, K. Sydara, S. Bouamanivong, M. Xaiveu, H.-J. Zhang, S.G. Franzblau, Ghee T. Tan, J.M. Pezzuto, M.C. Riley, B.G. Elkington, D.P. Waller
Using semi-structured field interviews with healers in the Lao PDR, plant samples were collected, extracted, and bio-assayed to detect bioactivity against cancer, HIV/AIDS, TB, malaria. Plant species…
Author(s): Singkone Chaiyalad, Sarawood Sungkaew, Somkid Siripatanadilok.
Bamboos have provided a variety of raw materials and products widely used in Lao PDR for centuries. Their diversity often leads to confusion, particularly when discussing local and botanical names.…
Author(s): Maysa T. Motoki, Khamsing Vongphayloth, Leopoldo M. Rueda, Elliott F. Miot, Alexandra Hiscox, Jeffrey C. Hertz, Paul T. Brey
A list of mosquitoes from the Nakai Nam Theun National Protected Area along the Nam Theun, Nam Mon, Nam Noy, and Nam On rivers, Nakai District, Khammuane Province, Lao People’s Democratic Republic (…
Author(s): Koichi shibukawa, Phouvin phousavanh, Koneuma phongsa, Akihisa iwata
A new cyprinid fish, Metzia bounthobi, is described on the basis of 18 specimens (including 10 specimens in type series) from the Mekong River basin in Phongsaly and Luang Prabang Provinces, northern…
Author(s): Shuichiro Tagane, Souladeth Phetlasy, Tetsukazu Yahara
Two new species of Lauraceae, Beilschmiedia bolavenensis and Machilus champasakensis, are described and illustrated based on specimens from the Bolaven Plateau, southern Laos, and Lindera annamensis…
Author(s): Thomas N.E. Gray, Thomas Calame, Ben Hayes, Martha J. Hurley, Paul H. Nielsen, Vichith Lamxay, Robert J. Timmins, Khamhou Thongsamouth
This report presents the results of the first detailed biodiversity surveys of Xe Sap National Protected Area Salavan and Xekong provinces, Lao PDR since 1999. Between February and June 2012 more…
Author(s): silvio fici, keooudone souvannakhoummane, soulivanh lanorsavanh, vichith lamxay
A new species of Capparis, C. florida, is described and illustrated from the Hin Nam No National Protected Area, Khammouan Province in central Lao PDR. The new species, collected in forest habitats…
Author(s): K. Souvannakhoummane, M. F. Newman, S. Lanorsavanh, P. Suksathan
One new species, Impatiens rostrata Souvann. & Lanors., is described and illustrated, and nine new records of Impatiens for Laos are reported. A lectotype of Impatiens rubrostriata Hook.f. is…

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Author(s): Jennifer A. Sheridan and Bryan L. Stuart
Accurately delimiting species and their geographic ranges are imperative for conservation, especially in areas experiencing rapid habitat loss. Southeast Asia currently has one of the highest rates…
Author(s): Somphouthone Phimmachak, Niane Sivongxay, Sengvilay Seateun, Siriporn Yodthong, Attapol Rujirawan, Thy Neang, Anchalee Aowphol, Bryan L Stuart
A new species of "fanged frog" in the genus Limnonectes resembling L. kohchangae (Smith, 1922) from southeastern Thailand and southwestern Cambodia is described from upper elevations of the Bolaven…
Author(s): Niane Sivongxay, Monekham Davankham, Somphouthone Phimmachak , Keochay Phoumixay, Bryan L Stuart
A new species of the rhacophorid frog genus Theloderma is described from the forested shoreline of the Nam Lik Reservoir, Vientiane Province, Laos. The new species differs from its congeners by…
Author(s): Jodi J.L. Rowley, Chris R. Shepherd, Bryan L. Stuart, Truong Q. Nguyen, Huy D. Hoang,Timothy P. Cutajar, Guinevere O.U. Wogan, Sompouthone Phimmachak
The global trade inamphibians iswidespread, involves hundreds of species, andhas been implicated in amphibian population declines. Thepet trade is the primary driver for populationdeclines inone…
Author(s): Stuart, Bryan L., Somphouthone Phimmachak, Sengvilay Seateun & Jennifer A. Sheridan.
The small rhacophorid frog Philautus abditus is geographically restricted to central Vietnam and adjacent Cambodia. Our fieldwork in northern Laos resulted in the discovery of a Philautus species…
Author(s): Somphouthone Phimmachak, Bryan L. Stuart and Anchalee Aowphol.
 Almost nothing is known on the ecology and natural history of Tylototriton (Knobby Newts) in Laos. Here, a population of the newly described T. podichthys was intensively studied in a 55,800 sq.m.  …
Author(s): Leonid V. Averyanov, Tien Hiep Nguyen, Khang Nguyen Sinh, The Van Pham, Vichith Lamxay, Somchanh Bounphanmy, Shengvilai Lorphengsy, Loc Ke Phan, Soulivanh Lanorsavanh and Khamfa Chantthavongsa
Gymnosperm plant species form a small relictual group of higher plants, representing the most sensitive ancient elements of modern tropical floras. Gymnosperms are highly vulnerable to numerous…
Author(s): Andrea Swei, Jodi J. L. Rowley, Dennis Rödder, Mae L. L. Diesmos, Arvin C. Diesmos, Cheryl J. Briggs, Rafe Brown, Trung Tien Cao, Tina L. Cheng, Rebecca A. Chong, Ben Han, Jean-Marc Hero, Huy Duc Hoang, Mirza D. Kusrini, Duong Thi Thuy Le, Jimmy A. McGuir
Prevalence and distribution of chytridiomycosis throughout Asia News from the herpetological community September 2011 Vol. 98 FrogLog FrogLog Vol. 98 | September 2011 | 33 The fungal disease,…
Author(s): Bryan L. Stuart, Jodi J. L. Rowley, Somphouthone Phimmachak, Anchalee Aowphol, Niane Sivongxay
The recent introduction of a chytrid fungus endangers Western Palearctic salamanders” (31 October, p. 630), A. Martel et al. warned that a newly discovered pathogenic chytrid fungus Batrachochytrium…
Author(s): Bethany G. Elkington, Phaivanh Phiapalath, Kongmany Sydara, Vongtakoune Somsamouth, Nichole I. Goodsmith and D. Doel Soejarto
A field survey was launched to identify medicinal plants growing in the Khiat Ngong wetlands and surrounding forested areas of Pathoumphone District, Champasak Province in southern Laos. In this area…
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