Cyperaceae source details
Melana I. G. N.; Shabdin, Z.; Ahmad Zahid, A. A. B.; Meekiong, K.; Yeo, F. K. S. (2023). A new sedge species Mapania sekudaniana (Cyperaceae) from Sarawak, Malaysia. Malayan Nature Journal. 75: 379-383.
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Melana I. G. N.; Shabdin, Z.; Ahmad Zahid, A. A. B.; Meekiong, K.; Yeo, F. K. S.
2023
A new sedge species <i>Mapania sekudaniana</> (Cyperaceae) from Sarawak, Malaysia
Malayan Nature Journal
75: 379-383
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Mapania sekudaniana Melana, Shabdin & Meekiong (original description)
Holotype SAR, geounit Sarawak, identified as Mapania sekudaniana Melana, Shabdin & Meekiong
Isotype Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, geounit Sarawak, identified as Mapania sekudaniana Melana, Shabdin & Meekiong
Isotype Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, geounit Sarawak, identified as Mapania sekudaniana Melana, Shabdin & Meekiong
Description
Robust, rhizomatous; rhizome 1.5–2.0 cm diameter. Culms 1 per plant, lateral, 5 x 0.5 cm, terete, glabrous, ... [details]
Diagnosis
Closely similar to Mapania longiflora C.B. Clarke, but distinguishable by its single spike (as opposed to M. ... [details]
Ecology
Thick humus on sandy clay soil near the stream, especially at Sg. Liku, Lambir Hills National Park, Sarawak. [details]
Etymology
The epithet is dedicated to Mr Sekudan Anak Tedong in honour of his many years of field assistance for the Mapania ... [details]
