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Homalomena renda (Araceae), a remarkable new species from the rainforests of Jambi, Sumatra

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Homalomena renda, a new species from Jambi, Sumatra, Indonesia, is most similar to H. cristata in having cristate petioles, leaf blade margins, and primary lateral veins. It is distinguished by its ovate leaf blade; cuneate to truncate base; apiculate apex; revolute margins; and spongy texture. Diagnostic features include a crista along the entire midrib, 8–14 deeply impressed lateral veins, a white lobed ovary, and a markedly shorter peduncle (1.5–4.5 mm). A morphological description, illustration, and comparative notes with H. cristata are provided.

Source: Webbia

DOI: 10.36253/jopt-17435

Authors: Arifin S.D. Irsyam, Muhammad R. Hariri, Ade A. Setiawan

Institutions: Bandung Institute of Technology, National Research and Innovation Agency

Language: English

Topic: Plant and Fungal Species Descriptions

Subfield: Molecular Biology

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Badan Riset dan Inovasi Nasional

Award: G5455956272