Endiandra Kassamensis (Lauraceae), A New Species From New Guinea

Abstract

A new species of Endiandra (Lvtroctal) is described from New Guinea. Endiandra kassamenm is described based on specimens collected over four decades ago. Unlike .most Endiandra which grow in lowland forest, E. kas1amen1is is found in high altinide forest. The species is cha.racterized by the presence of staminodia with the absence of stamina! glands..