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Uncovering five new species of Polyalthia (Annonaceae, Miliuseae) from Thailand: molecular and morphological congruence
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- 1. Herbarium, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, 239 Huay Kaew Rd., Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand. & Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden, The Botanical Garden Organization, 100 Moo 9, Mae Rim, Chiang Mai 50180, Thailand.
- 2. Herbarium, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, 239 Huay Kaew Rd., Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand.
- 3. Independent Research Group on Plant Diversity in Thailand, 13 Moo 1, Khaonoi, Sichon, Nakhon Si Thammarat 80120, Thailand.
- 4. Herbarium, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, 239 Huay Kaew Rd., Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand. & Forest Herbarium, Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, 61 Phahonyothin Rd., Bangkok 10900, Thailand.
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Wiya, Chattida, Damthongdee, Anissara, Chanthamrong, Kithisak, Ue-Aree, Phasit, Chaowasku, Tanawat (2025): Uncovering five new species of Polyalthia (Annonaceae, Miliuseae) from Thailand: molecular and morphological congruence. European Journal of Taxonomy 1022: 243-276, DOI: 10.5852/ejt.2025.1022.3093, URL: https://europeanjournaloftaxonomy.eu/index.php/ejt/article/download/3093/13789
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