Newly Described Species Of Endiandra (Lauraceae) From New Guinea

Abstract

Newly described species of Endiandra (Lauraceae) from New Guinea. Reinwardtia 13(4): 341- 346. - Two new species of Endiandra (Lauraceae), i. e. Endiandra areolata Arifiani and Endiandra lanata Arifiani are described from New Guinea. Both species have stamina! glands, but their fonn is different in the two species. Moreover, E. areolata Arifiani is characterized by its prominent areolation fonned by the minor venation, and E. lanata Arifiani is easily recognized by the presence of a dense curly indument on its twig, leaves, inflorescences and flowers.