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Rediscovery of Schizostachyum cornutum Widjaja (Poaceae, Bambusoideae), an endemic bamboo of West Sumatra, Indonesia, after more than three decades

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The endemic bamboo Schizostachyum cornutum Widjaja (Poaceae, Bambusoideae) was previously known only from its type locality in Palupuh Village, Agam, West Sumatra. In 2025, after 34 years, we rediscovered this species in Limau Manis, Pauh, Padang City, West Sumatra, approximately 130 km from its type locality. The protologue of S. cornutum did not include an illustration or photograph of the species. Through this rediscovery, we provide photographs of this bamboo and are also able to analyse its conservation status.

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DOI: 10.15560/21.3.627

Authors: Muhammad Azli Ritonga, Syamsuardi, Nurainas, Tesri Maideliza, I Putu Gede P. Damayanto

Institutions: Andalas University, National Research and Innovation Agency

Language: English

Topic: Plant Taxonomy and Phylogenetics

Subfield: Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $161

OpenAlex ID: W4411152167

FWCI: 1.915

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