Cynoglossum papuanum

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Cynoglossum papuanum

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Description

Erect, sparsely hairy herb. Base and lower leaves unknown, upper leaves obovate or oblong, 4-6 by 1.5-2 cm, semiamplexicaulous, acute, covered densely by groups of mineralized cells. Sepals ovate, acute, sparsely appressed hairy, 5 mm long, after flowering elongated to 6-7 mm. Stamens inserted at the middle of the tube.

Distribution

Asia-Tropical: New Guinea present

Malesia: New Guinea, only known from the type collection.

Notes

As the type has been destroyed and no new material is available, the above description is a translation of the original diagnosis, in which several important characters have not been mentioned while other, unusual characters are described in detail.