Amischotolype neoscandens Idrees (2022: 577)

Boonsuk, Boonchuang, Kantachot, Chortip & Chantaranothai, Pranom, 2025, A synopsis of Amischotolype (Commelinaceae) in Thailand, with a new record, A. gracilis, Phytotaxa 716 (3), pp. 175-188 : 186

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11. Amischotolype neoscandens Idrees (2022: 577) ( Figure 3A–G View FIGURE 3 ).

Type: CHINA. Yunnan, Xishuangban’na , Wang 77909 ( holotype: PE!; isotypes: A00283973!, KUN n.v.) .

Synonyms:— ≡ Porandra scandens D.Y. Hong (1974: 462) ; Amischotolype scandens (D.Y. Hong) C.-K.Lee, Fuse & M.N.Tamura (2021: 127) .

Thai specimens examined:— THAILAND. NORTHERN: Mae Hong Son: Pha Suea Waterfall, Mueang, 13 Jun. 2014, Norsangsri 11389 ( BKF!, QBG!). Chiang Mai: Fang , 23 Jul. 1968, Larsen et al. 2604 ( AAU!) ; ibidem, 25 Jul. 1968, Larsen et al. 2695 ( AAU!) ; Mae Ai, Tat Mok Waterfall, 18 Sept. 2000, Wongprasert 009-14 ( BKF!) ; Huai Mae Sa Noi, QSBG, Mae Rim, 9 Jul. 1997, Nanakorn et al. 9378 ( AAU!, QBG!) ; Doi Chiang Dao, 27 May 1989, Maxwell 89-673 ( BKF!, CMU!) ; ibidem, 16 Jul. 1968, Larsen et al. 2546 ( AAU!) ; ibidem, 3 Jun. 1973, Geesink et al. 5645 ( AAU!) ; ibidem, 3 Nov. 1961, Bunchuai 1170 ( BKF!, K!). Chiang Rai: Phu Langka NP, 18 Jun. 1954, Smitinand 1710 ( BKF!) ; Wat Noi, along the Wat Noi-wat Huai Nam Kham trail, 21 Sept. 2010, van de Bult 1073 ( BKF!) ; Tham Luang Khun Nam Nang Non NP, Ban San Pa Sak, 11 Jul. 2012, Norsaengsri & Tathana 9765 ( BKF!). Phayao: Doi Luang NP, 25 Dec. 1997, Petrmitr 194 ( BKF!, CMU!). Nan: Tham Pa Tok near Nan, 25 Jul. 1992, Larsen et al. 43579 ( AAU!) ; Thung Chang, Ban Huai Sataeng, 20 Nov. 1993, Larsen et al. 44657 ( AAU!). Lamphun: Mae Tha, Doi Khun Tan NP, 18 Jul. 1993, Maxwell 93-797 ( BKF!, CMU!). Lampang: Mueang Pan, 23 Sept. 1995, Maxwell 95-728 ( BKF!, CMU!) ; ibidem, 27 May 1996, Maxwell 96-720 ( BK!, BKF!, CMU!). Phrae: Ban Nam Klai, 15 Nov. 1993, Larsen et al. 44369 ( AAU!). Tak: Khun Phawo NP, 11 Sept. 2020, Boonsuk 875 ( KKU!). Kamphaeng Phet: Mae Wong NP, 14 Jun. 1995, Niyomdham et al. 4377 ( BKF!) ; ibidem, 12 Jul. 1999, Wongprasert 997-47 ( BKF!). NORTH-EASTERN: Phetchabun: Nam Nao NP, 8 Oct. 1988, Wilkin et al. T955 ( BKF!). Loei: Phu Kradueng NP, 30 Oct. 1984, Murata et al. T-40389 ( BKF!) ; ibidem, 23 Jun. 1968, Bunchuai 1684 ( BKF!, K!). EASTERN: Chaiyaphum: Ban Nam Phrom, 23 May 1974, Geesink et al. 6850 ( AAU!). SOUTH-WESTERN: Kanchanaburi: Sangkhla Buri , 7 Jul. 1973, Maxwell 73-187 ( AAU!) ; ibidem, Kratengjeng Waterfall, 23 Mar. 2017, Muangyen 1852 ( BKF!, QBG!) ; Sai Yok, 9 Jun. 2000, Chiramongkolgarn UC-701 ( BK!). SOUTH-EASTERN: Chanthaburi: Khao Soi Dao WS, 13 May 1974, Geesink et al. 6700 ( BKF!) ; ibidem, 18 Dec. 1974, Geesink & Hieko 7890 ( BKF!) ; ibidem, 26 Sept. 2020, Boonsuk 881 ( KKU!) .

Distribution.— Thailand, China, Laos, Vietnam.

Ecology.—In evergreen forest, 250–1800 m alt.

Vernacular.—Ya ton ( หญ้าต้น, Thai); Phak plap doi ( ผักปลาบดอย, Thai)( Chiang Mai); Phak kap pli ( ผักกาบปลี, Thai)( Kamphaeng Phet); Sang phai ( ซางไผ่, Thai)( Loei).

Notes.—This species, previously known as Porandra scandens , is one of the most common species in Thailand. It resembles a bamboo because its stems are robust and tall, with many fibers. It develops inflorescences on small branches that extend from the main stem. An inflorescence typically contains a few flowers and not more than eight.

PE

Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences

KUN

Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences

BKF

National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department

QBG

Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden

AAU

Addis Ababa University, Department of Biology

CMU

Chiang Mai University

K

Royal Botanic Gardens

BK

Department of Agriculture

KKU

Herbarium, Department of Biology, Khon Kaen University

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