New and rare orchids (Orchidaceae) in the flora of Cambodia and Laos II
Herbarium material collected in 2013–2015 in Cambodia and Laos provides 298 new localities for 167 orchid species (from 57 genera). Almost all reported locations are new on the territory of studied countries. These data provide substantial basis for understanding of present day distribution of rare species needed protection. Among reported species, 8 species are new […]
An annotated checklist of the Orchidaceae of Laos
A checklist is presented of the orchid flora of Laos, enumerating 485 species in 108 genera. An estimate is given of the expected size of the orchid flora of Laos. Notes on habitat, global and local distribution, endemism, conservation, phenology, as well as a systematic overview complement the checklist.
Flora of Nam Kading National Protected Area IV: Two new species of Annonaceae, Monoon namkadingense and Neo-uvaria laosensis
Two new species of Annonaceae, Monoon namkadingense and Neo-uvaria laosensis, from Nam Kading National Protected Area, Bolikhamxay Province, Central Laos, are described and illustrated. DNA barcodes of rbcL and matK, vernacular name and primary conservation assessment are also provided. Both species are considered to be endemic to this area and categorized as Endangered (EN). The […]
Studies in Asian Nervilia (Orchidaceae) VII: Nervilia kasiensis, a new Lao endemic
A new species belonging to the terrestrial orchid genus Nervilia is described from Kasi District, Vientiane Province, northern Laos. Referable to the widespread and species-rich N. adolphi / punctata alliance on account of its solitary flower, slender white and violet-marked labellum and glabrous, angular leaf, N. kasiensis is morphologically most closely allied to N. muratana […]
A Checklist of the Vascular Plants of Lao PDR
The checklist includes 4,850 species of native, introduced, cultivated and naturalized vascular plants (see Table 3). Of these, 3,688 are supported by at least one of the 9,500 specimens in the database – records for the remaining species are based on the literature sources mentioned above. A list of the species that we know to […]
A Checklist of Plants in Lao PDR
Hye-Yong Jin, Tai-Hyeon Ahn, Hai-Joo Lee, Jeong Hwa Song, Chung Hee Lee, Young Jae Kim, Jung Won Yoon, Ho Sang Kang, Hyo Cheng, Jeong Ho Park, Miin Bang, Boungthong Bouahom, Chanhsamone Phongoudome, viengsmone Thammavong, Thatsaphone Phasaysombath, Khamfar Chanthavongsa, Soulivanh Lanorsavanh, Singkone Sayyalath, Chaloun Bounithiphonh, Phayvone Phomephanome This publication including 226 families, 1,536 genera, and 5,204 […]
Flora of Nam Kading National Protected Area I: a new species of yellow-flowered Strobilanthes (Acanthaceae), S. namkadingensis
A new species of Acanthaceae, Strobilanthes namkadingensis Soulad. & Tagane from Nam Kading National Protected Area, Bolikhamxay Province, central Laos, is described and illustrated. It is characterized by long spicate inflorescences consisting of 6-32 flowers, yellow corolla, the absence of long white hairs on the bracts and 4–6 seeds per capsule. Three DNA barcode regions […]
An introduction of the Fisheries of Lao PDR
In Lao PDR, fisheries are an integral part of the lives of rural people, providing a major part of their animal protein and micro-nutrient intakes, as well as being an important source of secondary income for a large proportion of the population. People traditionally live beside rivers and streams and grow rice nearby, providing many […]
Additions to the orchid flora of Laos and taxonomic notes on orchids of the Indo-Burma region
The following nine new additions to the orchid flora of Laos PDR are reported based on surveys in the country conducted during the period 2012–2017: Bulbophyllum alcicorne, B. meson, Coelogyne uaveolens, Cyrtosia nana, Dendrobium phuketense, Oberonia rhizoides, Phaius columnaris, Thelasis khasiana and Zeuxine longilabris. The taxonomy of a further 15 orchid taxa (Bulbophyllum guttulatum, B. […]
Folk Epidemiology Recorded in Palm Leaf Manuscripts of Laos
In an effort to preserve traditional medicine knowledge and to uncover information about disease patterns and treatment in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR), linguistic experts have scanned centuries-old medical palm leaf manuscripts for disease entries. A list of more than 7000 diseases has resulted, shedding valuable light onto the medical history and traditional medicine […]
