2025-10-30 中国科学院(CAS)

The plate of Carlephyton sajoreciae. (Image by WBG)
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- https://english.cas.cn/newsroom/research_news/life/202510/t20251030_1095101.shtml
- https://phytokeys.pensoft.net/article/165851/
マダガスカル北部ダライナ産の新種、 カルレフィトン・サジョレシアエ(サトイモ科アロフィテ亜科) Carlephyton sajoreciae (Araceae, tribe Arophyteae), a new species from Daraina, Northern Madagascar
Ranto Tiana Ratsiferanarivo, Haingotiana Johary Andrianjatovo, Franck Rakotonasolo, Rokiman Letsara, Mijoro Rakotoarinivo, Tao Wan, Sheng-Wei Wang, Neng Wei, Qing-Feng Wang
PhytoKeys Published: 20 Oct 2025
DOI:10.3897/phytokeys.265.165851
Abstract
Carlephyton sajoreciae is a new species of Araceae from northern Madagascar. It is distinguishable from the similar C. darainense mainly by the purple interior spathe, yellow spadix, 1-androus male flowers, loosely arranged stamens, and short, dark purple styles. A key for identification of the members of the Carlephyton has been provided. Interestingly, C. sajoreciae is the first species documented on humus-rich soils under forest, while other species grow on thin substrates among rocky outcrops. This finding highlights the botanical diversity in Madagascar, reinforcing the importance of conservation efforts in the region.

