Year of Publication: 1974, Vol. 27 (02)
Date Published
30 December 1974
Holttum, R.E.
Asplenium Linn., sect. Thamnopteris Presl [Page 143 - 154]
Asplenium Linn., sect. Thamnopteris Presl [Page 143 - 154]
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The status of this section (also known as a genus Neottopteris J. Sm.) is discussed. A key to all known species is provided, with synonymy and a brief description for each. The importance of growth-habit (not shown by herbarium specimens) is stressed, and the need for more observation of living plants, especially on the islands of the Pacific Ocean. Two new species (A. pacificum and A. spirale) are described. Names of species which have been included by various authors, in Neottopteris but which do not belong to this section been included by various authors in Neottopteris but which do not belong to this section are listed.
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The status of this section (also known as a genus Neottopteris J. Sm.) is discussed. A key to all known species is provided, with synonymy and a brief description for each. The importance of growth-habit (not shown by herbarium specimens) is stressed, and the need for more observation of living plants, especially on the islands of the Pacific Ocean. Two new species (A. pacificum and A. spirale) are described. Names of species which have been included by various authors, in Neottopteris but which do not belong to this section been included by various authors in Neottopteris but which do not belong to this section are listed.
Holttum, R.E.
A Commentary on Comparative Morphology in Zingiberaceae [Page 155 - 165]
A Commentary on Comparative Morphology in Zingiberaceae [Page 155 - 165]
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A critical commentary is presented on the statement on comparative morphology of Zingiberaceae in Malaya published in Gard. Bull. Sing. Vol. 13, part 1 (1950), and a comparison made with the account of the family prepared by Bakhuizen for the Flora of Java Vol. 3 (1968) where terms are differently used and a different view of some genera (Achasma and Amomum) is maintained. An attempt is made to correct inconsistencies in the use of terms in both accounts, especially in relation to inflorescence-structure which is of basic importance in this family. Floral morphology is only considered in reference to the genera Nicolaia (mis-named Phaeomeria in Holttum, 1950), Achasma and Amomum. Some comments are made on the status of some generic names but no proposals for change of the scheme of 1950 are made. A suggestion is made that experimental work might throw light on the structure of the condensed lateral cymes and in demonstrating the essential uniformity of structure of the inflorescence in the family. A plea is made that taxonomic statements on tropical plants should no longer be limited by the defects of dried specimens in European herbaria.
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A critical commentary is presented on the statement on comparative morphology of Zingiberaceae in Malaya published in Gard. Bull. Sing. Vol. 13, part 1 (1950), and a comparison made with the account of the family prepared by Bakhuizen for the Flora of Java Vol. 3 (1968) where terms are differently used and a different view of some genera (Achasma and Amomum) is maintained. An attempt is made to correct inconsistencies in the use of terms in both accounts, especially in relation to inflorescence-structure which is of basic importance in this family. Floral morphology is only considered in reference to the genera Nicolaia (mis-named Phaeomeria in Holttum, 1950), Achasma and Amomum. Some comments are made on the status of some generic names but no proposals for change of the scheme of 1950 are made. A suggestion is made that experimental work might throw light on the structure of the condensed lateral cymes and in demonstrating the essential uniformity of structure of the inflorescence in the family. A plea is made that taxonomic statements on tropical plants should no longer be limited by the defects of dried specimens in European herbaria.
Holttum, R.E
The Tree-ferns of the genus Cyathea in Borneo [Page 167 - 182]
The Tree-ferns of the genus Cyathea in Borneo [Page 167 - 182]
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Geh, Siew Yin et Keng, Hsuan
Morphological studies on some inland Rhizophoraceae [Page 183 - 220]
Morphological studies on some inland Rhizophoraceae [Page 183 - 220]
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Year of Publication: 1974, Vol. 27 (01)
Date Published
15 February 1974
Corner, E.J.H.
Boletus and Phylloporus in Malaysia: further notes and descriptions [Page 1 - 16]
Boletus and Phylloporus in Malaysia: further notes and descriptions [Page 1 - 16]
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New taxa:— Boletus subgen. Boletus, B. hibiscus sp. nov. (Sarawak), B. rubroglutinosus sp. nov. (Sarawak); subgen. Leccinum, B. peronatus sp. nov. (Sarawak), B. squarrosipes sp. nov. (Malaya); subgen. Punctispora subgen. nov., B. punctisponis sp. nov. (Sarawak): subgen. Tylopilus, B. longipes Mass. var. albus var. nov (Sarawak), B. tristior sp. nov. (Sarawak); subgen. Xerocomus. B. albipurpureus sp. nov. (Sarawak), B. setigerus sp. nov. (Java). — Phylloporus squamosus sp. nov. (Sarawak), P. stenoporus sp. nov. (Java).
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New taxa:— Boletus subgen. Boletus, B. hibiscus sp. nov. (Sarawak), B. rubroglutinosus sp. nov. (Sarawak); subgen. Leccinum, B. peronatus sp. nov. (Sarawak), B. squarrosipes sp. nov. (Malaya); subgen. Punctispora subgen. nov., B. punctisponis sp. nov. (Sarawak): subgen. Tylopilus, B. longipes Mass. var. albus var. nov (Sarawak), B. tristior sp. nov. (Sarawak); subgen. Xerocomus. B. albipurpureus sp. nov. (Sarawak), B. setigerus sp. nov. (Java). — Phylloporus squamosus sp. nov. (Sarawak), P. stenoporus sp. nov. (Java).
Anthony, Ming
Contribution to the Knowledge of Cecidia of Singapore [Page 17 - 65]
Contribution to the Knowledge of Cecidia of Singapore [Page 17 - 65]
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This report is based on the author's thesis for the " Diplome d'Etudes Approfondies " presented before the Faculty of Science, University of Paris, in July 1970. The work was done partly at the Department of Botany of Singapore University in 1968 - 69, which is under the direction of Professor A. N. Rao, and partly in Paris in the laboratory of Tropical Botany in 1969 - 70 under the direction of Professor R. Schnell. I should like to acknowledge with gratitude the help from many taxonomists who assisted me constantly throughout my research. In particular, I am indebted to Dr. H. Keng and Mr. D. H. Murphy of Singapore University who spent so much time in the determination of plants and gall-makers respectively and for their advice ; to Dr. G. Gusset of Paris University for his help in the naming of plants and on morphological questions ; to Dr. W. L. Chew then Botanist at Singapore Botanic Gardens and Dr. M. A. Rifai, Director of the Herbarium of Bogor Botanic Gardens, for their help in taxonomy. I am grateful to : The directors of the Singapore Botanic Gardens, who gave me all facilities to collect throughout the Nature Reserves; Dr. J. Meyer, Director of the Strasbourg Laboratory of Cecidiology and his team of research workers for their aid and their advice in cecidiology; Dr. W. Nijveldt (Instituut voor Plantenziektenkundig Onderzoek, Nederland) for the determination of gall-midges; Mr. R. D. Rady, Dr. G. J. Kerrich, Mr. C. E. J. Nixon of the British Museum for the determination of the parasitic wasps; Dr. J. W. Beardsley (University of Hawaii) for the naming and description of coccids; and Dr. H. H. Keifer (Sacramento, USA) for the determination of mites. Finally I thank Mr. S. Murphy, Mr. C. Anthony, and the editor who helped me with the translation of my thesis.
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This report is based on the author's thesis for the " Diplome d'Etudes Approfondies " presented before the Faculty of Science, University of Paris, in July 1970. The work was done partly at the Department of Botany of Singapore University in 1968 - 69, which is under the direction of Professor A. N. Rao, and partly in Paris in the laboratory of Tropical Botany in 1969 - 70 under the direction of Professor R. Schnell. I should like to acknowledge with gratitude the help from many taxonomists who assisted me constantly throughout my research. In particular, I am indebted to Dr. H. Keng and Mr. D. H. Murphy of Singapore University who spent so much time in the determination of plants and gall-makers respectively and for their advice ; to Dr. G. Gusset of Paris University for his help in the naming of plants and on morphological questions ; to Dr. W. L. Chew then Botanist at Singapore Botanic Gardens and Dr. M. A. Rifai, Director of the Herbarium of Bogor Botanic Gardens, for their help in taxonomy. I am grateful to : The directors of the Singapore Botanic Gardens, who gave me all facilities to collect throughout the Nature Reserves; Dr. J. Meyer, Director of the Strasbourg Laboratory of Cecidiology and his team of research workers for their aid and their advice in cecidiology; Dr. W. Nijveldt (Instituut voor Plantenziektenkundig Onderzoek, Nederland) for the determination of gall-midges; Mr. R. D. Rady, Dr. G. J. Kerrich, Mr. C. E. J. Nixon of the British Museum for the determination of the parasitic wasps; Dr. J. W. Beardsley (University of Hawaii) for the naming and description of coccids; and Dr. H. H. Keifer (Sacramento, USA) for the determination of mites. Finally I thank Mr. S. Murphy, Mr. C. Anthony, and the editor who helped me with the translation of my thesis.
Keng, Hsuan
Annotated list of seed plants of Singapore (II) [Page 67 - 83]
Annotated list of seed plants of Singapore (II) [Page 67 - 83]
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Chow, K. H.
Morphology and ecology of some introduced herbaceous legumes [Page 85 - 94]
Morphology and ecology of some introduced herbaceous legumes [Page 85 - 94]
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Eight tropical herbaceaus legumes were introduced into Singapore and evaluated for their possible roles in soil fertility improvement and soil erosion control on the island, and also in the other wet tropical areas. Desmodium canum is too woody and grew into a small bush in two years; Desmodium intortum is seriously attacked by insects; Desmodium sandwicense has upright growth habit and poor nodulation; Glycine wightii is attacked by insects and has not flowered in Singapore; Phaseolus atropurpureus and Phaseolus lathroides are two climbers and can be used as ornamental plants on fence; Stylosanthes humilis is an annual plant and not well adapted to the wet tropics. Desmodium uncinatum is the only legume showing potentials in fertility improvement and erosion control of soils in Singapore. It has moderate vegetative growth, spreading growth habit and strong stoloniferous development. It nodulates well, regrows fast after being cut and is well adapted to the wet tropics.
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Eight tropical herbaceaus legumes were introduced into Singapore and evaluated for their possible roles in soil fertility improvement and soil erosion control on the island, and also in the other wet tropical areas. Desmodium canum is too woody and grew into a small bush in two years; Desmodium intortum is seriously attacked by insects; Desmodium sandwicense has upright growth habit and poor nodulation; Glycine wightii is attacked by insects and has not flowered in Singapore; Phaseolus atropurpureus and Phaseolus lathroides are two climbers and can be used as ornamental plants on fence; Stylosanthes humilis is an annual plant and not well adapted to the wet tropics. Desmodium uncinatum is the only legume showing potentials in fertility improvement and erosion control of soils in Singapore. It has moderate vegetative growth, spreading growth habit and strong stoloniferous development. It nodulates well, regrows fast after being cut and is well adapted to the wet tropics.
Chu, F. Fei-Tan
Anatomical Features of the Dipterocarp Timbers of Sarawak [Page 95 - 119]
Anatomical Features of the Dipterocarp Timbers of Sarawak [Page 95 - 119]
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Economically, the family Dipterocarpaceae is one of the most important in Malaysia, producing timber and other commodities. The timber of some 200 species of dipterocarps indigenous to Sarawak has been anatomically examined and found to conform to about a dozen homogeneous groupings corresponding, in the main, to generic categories. The characteristics of these categories are described in detail and summarised in tabular form. Anatomical relationships between the groupings are discussed and attention is directed to similarities and differences between them. Also, indicative specific gravities for the 200 species examined have been listed. A key to the timber groupings, which have commercial application, has been prepared.
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Economically, the family Dipterocarpaceae is one of the most important in Malaysia, producing timber and other commodities. The timber of some 200 species of dipterocarps indigenous to Sarawak has been anatomically examined and found to conform to about a dozen homogeneous groupings corresponding, in the main, to generic categories. The characteristics of these categories are described in detail and summarised in tabular form. Anatomical relationships between the groupings are discussed and attention is directed to similarities and differences between them. Also, indicative specific gravities for the 200 species examined have been listed. A key to the timber groupings, which have commercial application, has been prepared.
Review (Hsuan Keng)
Palms of Malaya, T. C. Whitmore [Page 121 - 122]
Palms of Malaya, T. C. Whitmore [Page 121 - 122]
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Kueh, Tiong-Kheng
New Plant Disease Records for Sarawak for 1972 [Page 123 - 129]
New Plant Disease Records for Sarawak for 1972 [Page 123 - 129]
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This list of new plant disease records for Sarawak is a follow-up of those given by Johnston (1960), Turner (1963, 1964, 1966, 1967, 1969 and 1971) and Kueh (1973). It consists of fungal diseases together with diseases caused by algae and plant parasitic nematodes, collected and investigated by the writer during the year 1972. Sixteen of these records appear in the Annual Report of the Research Branch, Department of Agriculture, Sarawak, for the year 1972. The microorganisms are arranged under their respective host plants which are listed alphabetically under their botanical names. For each host plant a common name and a Malay name are given where available. The frequency of occurrence of a disease is given together with the Commonwealth Mycological Institute Herbarium serial number, where identification has been carried out by the Institute. Identifications performed by tha Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and Commonwealth Institute of Helminthology, Herts, are indicated by Kew and CIH respectively.
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This list of new plant disease records for Sarawak is a follow-up of those given by Johnston (1960), Turner (1963, 1964, 1966, 1967, 1969 and 1971) and Kueh (1973). It consists of fungal diseases together with diseases caused by algae and plant parasitic nematodes, collected and investigated by the writer during the year 1972. Sixteen of these records appear in the Annual Report of the Research Branch, Department of Agriculture, Sarawak, for the year 1972. The microorganisms are arranged under their respective host plants which are listed alphabetically under their botanical names. For each host plant a common name and a Malay name are given where available. The frequency of occurrence of a disease is given together with the Commonwealth Mycological Institute Herbarium serial number, where identification has been carried out by the Institute. Identifications performed by tha Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and Commonwealth Institute of Helminthology, Herts, are indicated by Kew and CIH respectively.
Review (Lee Chu San)
Animal Life and Nature in Singapore [Page 131 - 132]
Animal Life and Nature in Singapore [Page 131 - 132]
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J. Sinclair
The genus Horsfieldia (Myristicaceae) in and outside Malesia I : H. sabulosa and H. whitmorei J. Siriclair spp. nov. [Page 133 - 141]
The genus Horsfieldia (Myristicaceae) in and outside Malesia I : H. sabulosa and H. whitmorei J. Siriclair spp. nov. [Page 133 - 141]
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The present paper comes from a manuscript which at the time of the author's demise was at Kew Herbarium, sent there in advance for his proposed completion of the work on the genus Horsfieldia. The Botanic Gardens in Singapore gratefully acknowledge the co-operation from individuals and herbaria who have loaned their specimens for the study by the late Mr. J. Sinclair and are grateful to Mr. J. P. M. Brennan, Keeper of the Kew Herbarium and Library for promptly taken steps in returning the script. The manuscript contains complete descriptions of 33 species and many varieties, and citations only of specimens under H. macrocoma and H. irya. Regretfully, the classification system, many keys, distribution maps, illustrations and the collector's index had not been written up. This article describes the two new species named by the author and is the first in the series.
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The present paper comes from a manuscript which at the time of the author's demise was at Kew Herbarium, sent there in advance for his proposed completion of the work on the genus Horsfieldia. The Botanic Gardens in Singapore gratefully acknowledge the co-operation from individuals and herbaria who have loaned their specimens for the study by the late Mr. J. Sinclair and are grateful to Mr. J. P. M. Brennan, Keeper of the Kew Herbarium and Library for promptly taken steps in returning the script. The manuscript contains complete descriptions of 33 species and many varieties, and citations only of specimens under H. macrocoma and H. irya. Regretfully, the classification system, many keys, distribution maps, illustrations and the collector's index had not been written up. This article describes the two new species named by the author and is the first in the series.
Year of Publication: 1973, Vol. 26 (2)
Date Published
15 September 1973
Whitmore, T. C.
Frequency and Habitat of Tree Species in the Rain Forest of Ulu Kelantan [Page 195 - 210]
Frequency and Habitat of Tree Species in the Rain Forest of Ulu Kelantan [Page 195 - 210]
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In 1967 a survey was made as part of the Forest Resource Reconnaissance Survey of Ulu Kelantan district. 26, 628 trees were enumerated => 4ft girth on sample strips 1chain wide, in primary rain forest mostly below 2800ft elevation. For this analysis the survey area of 1672 acres has been divided into 4 classes on geology and altitude, comprising sedimentary and granitic rocks and below or above 750ft. The occurrence of different tree species, genera and families in these 4 classes is listed in a series of Tables. No such extensive analysis has previously been made. There are many groups which are markedly more common in one or other of the 4 habitat classes and several groups have a distribution in Ulu Kelantan which counters subjective preconceptions. It is suggested that at any altitude species' distribution is likely to be more closely correlated with relief and soil than with geology.
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In 1967 a survey was made as part of the Forest Resource Reconnaissance Survey of Ulu Kelantan district. 26, 628 trees were enumerated => 4ft girth on sample strips 1chain wide, in primary rain forest mostly below 2800ft elevation. For this analysis the survey area of 1672 acres has been divided into 4 classes on geology and altitude, comprising sedimentary and granitic rocks and below or above 750ft. The occurrence of different tree species, genera and families in these 4 classes is listed in a series of Tables. No such extensive analysis has previously been made. There are many groups which are markedly more common in one or other of the 4 habitat classes and several groups have a distribution in Ulu Kelantan which counters subjective preconceptions. It is suggested that at any altitude species' distribution is likely to be more closely correlated with relief and soil than with geology.
Holtum, R. E.
A New Bamboo from Mt. Kinabalu [Page 211 - 211]
A New Bamboo from Mt. Kinabalu [Page 211 - 211]
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Marie A. Martin
Notes on the Vegetation of the Cardamon Mountains, Cambodia [Page 213 - 222]
Notes on the Vegetation of the Cardamon Mountains, Cambodia [Page 213 - 222]
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The following pages present some floristic and phytogeographic observations made in the course of ethnobotanical work. They must be considered merely as preliminary notes to a future more detailed study of a massif of which only the periphery has been previously visited by naturalists. It is therefore felt that, notwithstanding their incompleteness, these notes will represent a useful contribution to our botanical knowledge of the western Cambodian mountains, as little in the literature, and none of it in English, presently exists.
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The following pages present some floristic and phytogeographic observations made in the course of ethnobotanical work. They must be considered merely as preliminary notes to a future more detailed study of a massif of which only the periphery has been previously visited by naturalists. It is therefore felt that, notwithstanding their incompleteness, these notes will represent a useful contribution to our botanical knowledge of the western Cambodian mountains, as little in the literature, and none of it in English, presently exists.
Hsuan, Keng and Heaslett, E. A.
The Xylopia malayana fruit: significance of its dehiscence [Page 223 - 225]
The Xylopia malayana fruit: significance of its dehiscence [Page 223 - 225]
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Shigeo Kurata
Nepenthes from Borneo, Singapore and Sumatra [Page 227 - 232]
Nepenthes from Borneo, Singapore and Sumatra [Page 227 - 232]
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This paper comprises the result of an expedition to Indonesian Islands in search of Nepenthes. It records thirteen species and describes two of them as new taxa. All but one were collected during this research trip made by the author and G. Mikil (participant from Malaysia) to Borneo, Singapore, Java and Sumatra in March 1972. The new taxa are N. campanulata and N. rhombicaulis. The author is grateful to Drs. C.X. Furtado and K.L.Chang for their kind assistance.
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This paper comprises the result of an expedition to Indonesian Islands in search of Nepenthes. It records thirteen species and describes two of them as new taxa. All but one were collected during this research trip made by the author and G. Mikil (participant from Malaysia) to Borneo, Singapore, Java and Sumatra in March 1972. The new taxa are N. campanulata and N. rhombicaulis. The author is grateful to Drs. C.X. Furtado and K.L.Chang for their kind assistance.
Hsuan, Keng
Annotated list of seed plants of Singapore (I) [Page 233 - 237]
Annotated list of seed plants of Singapore (I) [Page 233 - 237]
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Dransfield, J.
Korthalsia hispida Becc. in Malaya [Page 239 - 244]
Korthalsia hispida Becc. in Malaya [Page 239 - 244]
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On 7th January 1973, while in Singapore, I accompanied Dr. E. A. Heaslett on a one day field trip to Gunung Panti in Johore, Malay Peninsula. Despite bad weather, we were able to observe about 55 taxa of Palmae in the forest of Panti East. This total indicates the richness of the palm flora: amongst those species observed was one novelty, a Korthalsia vegetatively distinct from all other Malayan species of Korthalsia. Within the genus Korthalsia in Malaya (Furtado 1951) there are two types of ochrea (extension of the leaf sheath beyond the insertion of the petiole); in one type such as that found in K. scaphigera Griff., K. echinometra Becc. and K. scortechinii Becc. (see fig 1 a, b) the ochrea is swollen and hollow and forms a spiny chamber around the leaf sheath of the leaf above, and is favoured by ants as a nesting place. The relationship of the ants with the rattan has been described many times, and it seems likely that particular ants are specific to different Korthalsia species. In the other type as found in all other Malayan species of Korthalsia such as K. flagellaris Miq and K. rigida Bl. (see fig 1 c, d), the ochrea is not swollen and forms a tightly sheathing tube around the leaf sheath of the leaf above: this type of ochrea may remain entire or becomes split or tattered, and may be armed or unarmed. The Korthalsia species new to the Malay Peninsula from Panti East Forest Reserve, however, has a third type of ochrea, a type found in four species (see fig 1 e): K.robusta Bl. of Sumatra. K. macrocarpa Becc. of Borneo, K. squarrosa Becc. of the Philippines and K. hispida Becc. of Sumatra and Bomeo. In these four species, the ochrea is shaped something "like an elongated ass's ear" (Beccari 1918): the ochrea is not sheathing, being open opposite the petiole, the two edges inrolling to produce an open-ended spiny tube, pale straw in colour, diverging from the axis at an angle of 20 degrees. In K. squarrosa the the ochreas visible in different in that they do not diverge far from the stem, but the ochreas visible in Beccari's plate (Beccari loc. cit.) are just below an inflorescence and such ochreas are often slightly abnormal. Within this tube-like ochrea in the Sumatran and Bomean species, ants make their nests. When the rattan is touched, the ants within rustle in unison in each ochrea by banging their heads against the dry ochrea, each ochrea slightly out of phase with the next. I have only heard this rustling noise in K. robusta, K. hispida and K. macrocarpa; I have not heard it in K. scaphigera. The Gunung Panti plant is indistinguishable from Korthalsia hispida, a misunderstood species from West Sumatra, Aceh, and Borneo, first collected by Beccari (P. S. 673 -- Beccari 1884) at Ayer Mancur, West Sumatra, and later included by Beccari in Korthalsia robusta Bl. non Mart. (Beccari 1918). In July 1972 in Propinsi Jambi, Sumatra, (Dransfield in press) I found specimens of a Korthalsia, vegetatively fitting the description and plate of K. hispida but with inflorescences totally different from those of the widespread Sumatran taxon, K. robusta, the vegetative parts of which were unknown to Beccari. The Jambi specimens are identical to Meijer 2411, Nukunan, Borneo (Meijer 1956). There are hence two species in Sumatra, K. robusta and K. hispida, and Beccari appears to have confused the two in his monograph (1918) -- the fertile specimens referred by Beccari to K. robusta belong to K. robusta; the vegetative specimens referred to K. robusta belongs to another species originally described as K. hispida. In fact vegetatively K. hispida is more distinct than K. robusta and K. macrocarpa and it is quite possible that these last two represent one widespread variable species common to Sumatra and Bomeo. Because of the confusion in this group of Korthalsia it is considered useful to give a complete description of Korthalsia hispida. Although the relationship of Korthalsiamacrocarpa and Korthalsia robusta is not yet clear, I am presenting this note in order to draw attention to this easily recognised group of Korthalsia species.
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On 7th January 1973, while in Singapore, I accompanied Dr. E. A. Heaslett on a one day field trip to Gunung Panti in Johore, Malay Peninsula. Despite bad weather, we were able to observe about 55 taxa of Palmae in the forest of Panti East. This total indicates the richness of the palm flora: amongst those species observed was one novelty, a Korthalsia vegetatively distinct from all other Malayan species of Korthalsia. Within the genus Korthalsia in Malaya (Furtado 1951) there are two types of ochrea (extension of the leaf sheath beyond the insertion of the petiole); in one type such as that found in K. scaphigera Griff., K. echinometra Becc. and K. scortechinii Becc. (see fig 1 a, b) the ochrea is swollen and hollow and forms a spiny chamber around the leaf sheath of the leaf above, and is favoured by ants as a nesting place. The relationship of the ants with the rattan has been described many times, and it seems likely that particular ants are specific to different Korthalsia species. In the other type as found in all other Malayan species of Korthalsia such as K. flagellaris Miq and K. rigida Bl. (see fig 1 c, d), the ochrea is not swollen and forms a tightly sheathing tube around the leaf sheath of the leaf above: this type of ochrea may remain entire or becomes split or tattered, and may be armed or unarmed. The Korthalsia species new to the Malay Peninsula from Panti East Forest Reserve, however, has a third type of ochrea, a type found in four species (see fig 1 e): K.robusta Bl. of Sumatra. K. macrocarpa Becc. of Borneo, K. squarrosa Becc. of the Philippines and K. hispida Becc. of Sumatra and Bomeo. In these four species, the ochrea is shaped something "like an elongated ass's ear" (Beccari 1918): the ochrea is not sheathing, being open opposite the petiole, the two edges inrolling to produce an open-ended spiny tube, pale straw in colour, diverging from the axis at an angle of 20 degrees. In K. squarrosa the the ochreas visible in different in that they do not diverge far from the stem, but the ochreas visible in Beccari's plate (Beccari loc. cit.) are just below an inflorescence and such ochreas are often slightly abnormal. Within this tube-like ochrea in the Sumatran and Bomean species, ants make their nests. When the rattan is touched, the ants within rustle in unison in each ochrea by banging their heads against the dry ochrea, each ochrea slightly out of phase with the next. I have only heard this rustling noise in K. robusta, K. hispida and K. macrocarpa; I have not heard it in K. scaphigera. The Gunung Panti plant is indistinguishable from Korthalsia hispida, a misunderstood species from West Sumatra, Aceh, and Borneo, first collected by Beccari (P. S. 673 -- Beccari 1884) at Ayer Mancur, West Sumatra, and later included by Beccari in Korthalsia robusta Bl. non Mart. (Beccari 1918). In July 1972 in Propinsi Jambi, Sumatra, (Dransfield in press) I found specimens of a Korthalsia, vegetatively fitting the description and plate of K. hispida but with inflorescences totally different from those of the widespread Sumatran taxon, K. robusta, the vegetative parts of which were unknown to Beccari. The Jambi specimens are identical to Meijer 2411, Nukunan, Borneo (Meijer 1956). There are hence two species in Sumatra, K. robusta and K. hispida, and Beccari appears to have confused the two in his monograph (1918) -- the fertile specimens referred by Beccari to K. robusta belong to K. robusta; the vegetative specimens referred to K. robusta belongs to another species originally described as K. hispida. In fact vegetatively K. hispida is more distinct than K. robusta and K. macrocarpa and it is quite possible that these last two represent one widespread variable species common to Sumatra and Bomeo. Because of the confusion in this group of Korthalsia it is considered useful to give a complete description of Korthalsia hispida. Although the relationship of Korthalsiamacrocarpa and Korthalsia robusta is not yet clear, I am presenting this note in order to draw attention to this easily recognised group of Korthalsia species.
Rao, A. N. and Lee, Wai Chin
Pollen Viability and Germination in Some Orchid Hybrids [Page 245 - 257]
Pollen Viability and Germination in Some Orchid Hybrids [Page 245 - 257]
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Singapore has become an important orchid breeding center producing many well-known hybrids of international acclaim. Such successful results are achieved by the continued efforts of scientists at Botanic Gardens and local horticulturists over a period of three decades. In Singapore the first hybrid that appeared was Vanda Miss Joaquim in 1893 (Holttum, 1953). Nevertheless, our knowledge about the cytogenetics and pollen physiology of local orchid hybrids is very limited. The importance of such studies need not be over-emphasized since pollen viability and germination form the essential requirements to produce good and the required hybrids. Not every cross pollination will bear fruit and it is the common experience of every orchid breeder that more than 60 per cent of the pollinations made would end up with no fruits or fruits without seeds. One of the main reasons for such failures could be the pollen sterility and some of these problems are under study (Rao and Goh, 1970). Very few studies are made on orchid pollen germination. Molisch determined the optimal sucrose concentration for 6 European species (Withner, 1959). Miwa (1937) germinated the pollen of certain orchid species and their hybrids to test the longevity and viability of stored orchid pollen. Curtis and Duncan (1947) studied 11 species in 7 genera. The present paper outlines the morphology of pollinia, pollen structure, viability and germination of some well-known local hydrids.
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Singapore has become an important orchid breeding center producing many well-known hybrids of international acclaim. Such successful results are achieved by the continued efforts of scientists at Botanic Gardens and local horticulturists over a period of three decades. In Singapore the first hybrid that appeared was Vanda Miss Joaquim in 1893 (Holttum, 1953). Nevertheless, our knowledge about the cytogenetics and pollen physiology of local orchid hybrids is very limited. The importance of such studies need not be over-emphasized since pollen viability and germination form the essential requirements to produce good and the required hybrids. Not every cross pollination will bear fruit and it is the common experience of every orchid breeder that more than 60 per cent of the pollinations made would end up with no fruits or fruits without seeds. One of the main reasons for such failures could be the pollen sterility and some of these problems are under study (Rao and Goh, 1970). Very few studies are made on orchid pollen germination. Molisch determined the optimal sucrose concentration for 6 European species (Withner, 1959). Miwa (1937) germinated the pollen of certain orchid species and their hybrids to test the longevity and viability of stored orchid pollen. Curtis and Duncan (1947) studied 11 species in 7 genera. The present paper outlines the morphology of pollinia, pollen structure, viability and germination of some well-known local hydrids.
Nayar, M. P.
A Review of the Genus Creaghiella Stapf. (Melastomataceae) [Page 259 - 261]
A Review of the Genus Creaghiella Stapf. (Melastomataceae) [Page 259 - 261]
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A new species of Creaghiella is described from Borneo. Anerincleistus philippinensis Merr. Is transferred to the present genus as Creaghiella philippinensis (Merr.) Nayar. A key to the species so far known is also presented.
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A new species of Creaghiella is described from Borneo. Anerincleistus philippinensis Merr. Is transferred to the present genus as Creaghiella philippinensis (Merr.) Nayar. A key to the species so far known is also presented.
Kueh, Tiong-Kheng
New Plant Disease Records for Sarawak for 1970 and 1971 [Page 263 - 268]
New Plant Disease Records for Sarawak for 1970 and 1971 [Page 263 - 268]
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Lists of plant disease records for Sarawak have been given by Johnston (1960) and Turner (1963, 1964, 1966, 1967, 1969 and 1971). The list below consists of previously unrecorded fungal diseases together with diseases caused by algae and plant parasitic nematodes, observed or collected by the writer from the time of his taking over the office of Plant Pathology Section of Semongok Agricultural Research Centre in mid August, 1970 until the end of 1971. Thirteen of these records appear in the Annual Report of the Research Branch, Department of Agriculture, Sarawak, for the year 1970. The causal organisms are listed under their respective host plants which are arrangedin alphabetical order of their botanical names. The frequency of occurrence is given together with the Commonwealth Mycological Institute Herbarium serial number, where identification has been performed by the Institute. Two species of fungi and one nematode species were identified at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and the Commonwealth Institute of Helminthology, Herts, respectively. In the list that follows, One, Occ., Comm. stand for One record, Occasionally and Common respectively.
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Lists of plant disease records for Sarawak have been given by Johnston (1960) and Turner (1963, 1964, 1966, 1967, 1969 and 1971). The list below consists of previously unrecorded fungal diseases together with diseases caused by algae and plant parasitic nematodes, observed or collected by the writer from the time of his taking over the office of Plant Pathology Section of Semongok Agricultural Research Centre in mid August, 1970 until the end of 1971. Thirteen of these records appear in the Annual Report of the Research Branch, Department of Agriculture, Sarawak, for the year 1970. The causal organisms are listed under their respective host plants which are arrangedin alphabetical order of their botanical names. The frequency of occurrence is given together with the Commonwealth Mycological Institute Herbarium serial number, where identification has been performed by the Institute. Two species of fungi and one nematode species were identified at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and the Commonwealth Institute of Helminthology, Herts, respectively. In the list that follows, One, Occ., Comm. stand for One record, Occasionally and Common respectively.
Kochummen, K. M. and Whitmore, T. C.
Notes on the Systematy of Malayan Phanerogams XVIII-XXII [Page 269 - 287]
Notes on the Systematy of Malayan Phanerogams XVIII-XXII [Page 269 - 287]
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Calophyllum austrocoriaceum and C rupicolum var. elatum are new taxa. C. intramarginale is reduced to C. inophylloide var. singapurense. A division of Malayan Garcinia into groups is described. G. burkillii, G. cantleyana and its var. grandifolia, G. cataractalis, G. hendersoniana and G. murtonii are new species. G. dumosa (and its Malayan allies), G. nigrolineata, G. penangiana, G. bancana, G. opaca and G. pyrifera are annotated with several new synonyms proposed; G. opaca var. dumosa is proposed as a new variety. In Mesua notes are provided on the alliances of M. assamica, M. elegans, M. kunstleri and M. lepidota; and M. kochummeniana, M. nivenii, M. nuda and M. purseglovei are new species. Barringtonia payensiana is a new species. Crudia viridiflora is a new species, with simple leaves. In Olacaceae, Strombosia maingayi is shown to be the legitimate name for the tree long known as S. rotundifolia: the differences from S. multiflora are discussed. In Proteaceae, Heliciopsis cockburnii, H. montana and H. whitmorei are described as new species.
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Calophyllum austrocoriaceum and C rupicolum var. elatum are new taxa. C. intramarginale is reduced to C. inophylloide var. singapurense. A division of Malayan Garcinia into groups is described. G. burkillii, G. cantleyana and its var. grandifolia, G. cataractalis, G. hendersoniana and G. murtonii are new species. G. dumosa (and its Malayan allies), G. nigrolineata, G. penangiana, G. bancana, G. opaca and G. pyrifera are annotated with several new synonyms proposed; G. opaca var. dumosa is proposed as a new variety. In Mesua notes are provided on the alliances of M. assamica, M. elegans, M. kunstleri and M. lepidota; and M. kochummeniana, M. nivenii, M. nuda and M. purseglovei are new species. Barringtonia payensiana is a new species. Crudia viridiflora is a new species, with simple leaves. In Olacaceae, Strombosia maingayi is shown to be the legitimate name for the tree long known as S. rotundifolia: the differences from S. multiflora are discussed. In Proteaceae, Heliciopsis cockburnii, H. montana and H. whitmorei are described as new species.
Anne Johnson
A survey of the occurrence of epiterranean soil algae in Singapore Island [Page 289 - 302]
A survey of the occurrence of epiterranean soil algae in Singapore Island [Page 289 - 302]
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Galil, J.
Pollination in Dioecious Figs: Pollination of Ficus fistulosa by Ceratosolon hewitti [Page 303 - 311]
Pollination in Dioecious Figs: Pollination of Ficus fistulosa by Ceratosolon hewitti [Page 303 - 311]
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Pollination in the dioecious fig Ficus fistulosa was studied in Singapore. The pollinator, Ceratosolen hewitti (Agaonidae), possesses closed thoracic pockets and coxal combs. Pocket filling with pollen from detached anthers previously cut by the male wasps occurs in the filling almost ripe male figs. Pollen is lifted from the anther to the underside of the thorax by combs. In the male figs, pollination of the stigmata occurs at the end of oviposition prior to the withdrawal of the ovipositor. Pollen is taken directly from the pockets by the forelegs and is carried downwards onto the stigmata. The behaviour of the female wasps in the female syconia is very similar except that the oviposition act does not culminate with actual egg-laying. The significance of pollination in short-styled, gall-producing flowers and of ovipositor insertion into the styles of long-styled, seed-producing flowers is discussed.
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Pollination in the dioecious fig Ficus fistulosa was studied in Singapore. The pollinator, Ceratosolen hewitti (Agaonidae), possesses closed thoracic pockets and coxal combs. Pocket filling with pollen from detached anthers previously cut by the male wasps occurs in the filling almost ripe male figs. Pollen is lifted from the anther to the underside of the thorax by combs. In the male figs, pollination of the stigmata occurs at the end of oviposition prior to the withdrawal of the ovipositor. Pollen is taken directly from the pockets by the forelegs and is carried downwards onto the stigmata. The behaviour of the female wasps in the female syconia is very similar except that the oviposition act does not culminate with actual egg-laying. The significance of pollination in short-styled, gall-producing flowers and of ovipositor insertion into the styles of long-styled, seed-producing flowers is discussed.
Year of Publication: 1972, Vol. 26 (1)
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30 December 1972
Kramer, K. U.
The Lindsaeoid Ferns of the Old World VI — Continental Asia, Japan and Taiwan [Page 1 - 48]
The Lindsaeoid Ferns of the Old World VI — Continental Asia, Japan and Taiwan [Page 1 - 48]
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The present revision deals with the Lindsaeoid ferns of Asia from India, Nepal, and Ceylon in the West to China, Japan with the Bonin, Volcano, and Ryukyu Islands, and Taiwan in the East; South it covers the parts of Further India not dealt with in Flora Malesiana, i.e., Thailand up to the border of Malaya.
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The present revision deals with the Lindsaeoid ferns of Asia from India, Nepal, and Ceylon in the West to China, Japan with the Bonin, Volcano, and Ryukyu Islands, and Taiwan in the East; South it covers the parts of Further India not dealt with in Flora Malesiana, i.e., Thailand up to the border of Malaya.
Forest Research Institute, Kepong, Malaya
Notes on the Systematy of Malayan Phanerogams XI-XVII [Page 49 - 61]
Notes on the Systematy of Malayan Phanerogams XI-XVII [Page 49 - 61]
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Xylopia malayana var. obscura is a new variety. The genus Tabernaemontana s.l. is preferred to its segregates. New synonyms are proposed in Leptopus australis, Glochidion brunneum, G. penangense, G.wallichianum, G. zeylanicum var. malayanum, Baccaurea motleyana, Blumeodendron tokbrai, B. borneense and Suregada multiflora. Glochidion trilobum is a mixtum compositum. Three species are reduced to varieties:— Austrobuxus nitidus var. montanus, Agrostistachys longifolia var. leptostachya and Trigonostemon verticillatus var. salicifolius. Endospermum diadenum (formerly malaccense) has peltate leaves in youth. Alchornea tiliifolia is annotated. Scaphocalyx parviflora is reduced to S. spathacea, making the genus monotypic. Burkilliodendron was published 8 months earlier than Alloburkillia as a new name for Burkillia Ridley. Glycosmis calcicola and var. kelantanica are new from limestone. Pentace excelsa, P. grandiflora and Schoutenia furfuracea are new Tiliaceae from the east coast.
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Xylopia malayana var. obscura is a new variety. The genus Tabernaemontana s.l. is preferred to its segregates. New synonyms are proposed in Leptopus australis, Glochidion brunneum, G. penangense, G.wallichianum, G. zeylanicum var. malayanum, Baccaurea motleyana, Blumeodendron tokbrai, B. borneense and Suregada multiflora. Glochidion trilobum is a mixtum compositum. Three species are reduced to varieties:— Austrobuxus nitidus var. montanus, Agrostistachys longifolia var. leptostachya and Trigonostemon verticillatus var. salicifolius. Endospermum diadenum (formerly malaccense) has peltate leaves in youth. Alchornea tiliifolia is annotated. Scaphocalyx parviflora is reduced to S. spathacea, making the genus monotypic. Burkilliodendron was published 8 months earlier than Alloburkillia as a new name for Burkillia Ridley. Glycosmis calcicola and var. kelantanica are new from limestone. Pentace excelsa, P. grandiflora and Schoutenia furfuracea are new Tiliaceae from the east coast.
Whitmore, T. C.
Studies in Macaranga V : M. lowii [Page 62 - 62]
Studies in Macaranga V : M. lowii [Page 62 - 62]
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The following brief note brings the taxonomy of the Malayan species up to date for vol. 2 of the new Tree Flora of Malaya, now in press. Unfortunately this discovery was made too late for inclusion in part IV of these studies (Kew Bull. 25, 1971, 237-42).
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The following brief note brings the taxonomy of the Malayan species up to date for vol. 2 of the new Tree Flora of Malaya, now in press. Unfortunately this discovery was made too late for inclusion in part IV of these studies (Kew Bull. 25, 1971, 237-42).
Dransfield, J.
The Genus Johannesteijsmannia H. E. Moore Jr [Page 63 - 83]
The Genus Johannesteijsmannia H. E. Moore Jr [Page 63 - 83]
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A revision of the W. Malesian genus Johannesteijsmannia (Palmae) is presented. Of the four species described, three represent new species.
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A revision of the W. Malesian genus Johannesteijsmannia (Palmae) is presented. Of the four species described, three represent new species.
Hill, R. D.
Soil Moisture under Forest, Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, Singapore [Page 85 - 93]
Soil Moisture under Forest, Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, Singapore [Page 85 - 93]
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The results of a study of moisture of three forested hill-slope soils are presented and compared with the results of a similar study in Malaya. Soil moisture levels were found in general to be rather higher than of under other forms of vegetation. Statistical analysis indicated that change of moisture content was consistent within each soil but less consistent between soils. A series of statistical experiments suggested that except for the A soil horizon, soil moisture (as determined by drying) correlated reasonably well with number of raindays and that the introduction of the factor e (evapotranspiration) resulted only in slightly improved correlations except for the A soil horizon where the use of e gave much better correlations. The study of soil moisture in the region is one that is strangely neglected, a search of available literature failing to reveal more than two studies, both concerned with soil moisture as related to rubber. Belgrave (1930, 493 - 4) made observations from three levels, 2-6 in., 6-12 in. and 12-18 in., of a Serdang series soil having two types of cover, Centrosema, Mikania, and under bare soil. Watson, Wong and Narayanan (1963) made eighteen observations at monthly intervals from two levels, 0 - 6 in., and 12 - 18 in. of a Rengam series coarse sandy clay loam with a vegetation of two and three year old rubber and cover crops of legumes, grass, adventives and also under bare soil.
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The results of a study of moisture of three forested hill-slope soils are presented and compared with the results of a similar study in Malaya. Soil moisture levels were found in general to be rather higher than of under other forms of vegetation. Statistical analysis indicated that change of moisture content was consistent within each soil but less consistent between soils. A series of statistical experiments suggested that except for the A soil horizon, soil moisture (as determined by drying) correlated reasonably well with number of raindays and that the introduction of the factor e (evapotranspiration) resulted only in slightly improved correlations except for the A soil horizon where the use of e gave much better correlations. The study of soil moisture in the region is one that is strangely neglected, a search of available literature failing to reveal more than two studies, both concerned with soil moisture as related to rubber. Belgrave (1930, 493 - 4) made observations from three levels, 2-6 in., 6-12 in. and 12-18 in., of a Serdang series soil having two types of cover, Centrosema, Mikania, and under bare soil. Watson, Wong and Narayanan (1963) made eighteen observations at monthly intervals from two levels, 0 - 6 in., and 12 - 18 in. of a Rengam series coarse sandy clay loam with a vegetation of two and three year old rubber and cover crops of legumes, grass, adventives and also under bare soil.
Ratnasabapathy, M.
Algae from Gunong Jerai (Kedah Peak), Malaysia [Page 95 - 110]
Algae from Gunong Jerai (Kedah Peak), Malaysia [Page 95 - 110]
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The author's collection of algae on Gunong Jerai is listed here with brief notes on habitat and existing records in The Malay Peninsula. Structural features of several species are also described. The total collection consists of 32 numbers, the 102 species and varieties are listed under 57 genera.
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The author's collection of algae on Gunong Jerai is listed here with brief notes on habitat and existing records in The Malay Peninsula. Structural features of several species are also described. The total collection consists of 32 numbers, the 102 species and varieties are listed under 57 genera.
Review (P.S. Ashton)
Illustrated Guide to Tropical Plants [Page 111 - 111]
Illustrated Guide to Tropical Plants [Page 111 - 111]
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Review (H. Keng)
Pollen Flora of Taiwan [Page 112 - 112]
Pollen Flora of Taiwan [Page 112 - 112]
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Stone, B.C.
Arthrodactylis and Pandanus: A brief comment on the 'Characteres Generum Plantarum' [Page 113 - 114]
Arthrodactylis and Pandanus: A brief comment on the 'Characteres Generum Plantarum' [Page 113 - 114]
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Lim, Siew-Ngo
Cytogenetics and Taxonomy of the genus Globba L., in Malaya -- IV Distribution in relation to polyploidy [Page 115 - 126]
Cytogenetics and Taxonomy of the genus Globba L., in Malaya -- IV Distribution in relation to polyploidy [Page 115 - 126]
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Of the twelve species, five subspecies and eight varieties of Globba in Malaya, some are exclusively allotetraploid (2n = 32, AABB), some exclusively hexaploid (2n = 48. AAABBB). One decaploid (2n = 80) and some with both allotetraploid as well as hexaploid chromosome races. Globba species with only 2n = 32 occur in lowland forests and at moderate elevations, while those with onlv 2n = 48 generally in montane forests. Both are of rather restricted and localised distribution when compared to taxa with 2n = 32, 48. In the latter, the hexaploid infraspecific taxa are usually but not strictly montane in distribution. Where both the tetraploid and hexaploid taxa are montane in distribution, the hexaploids are of greater abundance. The reverse is true where tetraoloid taxa occur in lowland forests and hexaploid in montane regions. Globba species in Malaya thrive in moist, partially shaded niches. An exception is G. marantina L. which colonises open habitats and has a wide distribution from India and Philippines to the Solomon Islands.
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Of the twelve species, five subspecies and eight varieties of Globba in Malaya, some are exclusively allotetraploid (2n = 32, AABB), some exclusively hexaploid (2n = 48. AAABBB). One decaploid (2n = 80) and some with both allotetraploid as well as hexaploid chromosome races. Globba species with only 2n = 32 occur in lowland forests and at moderate elevations, while those with onlv 2n = 48 generally in montane forests. Both are of rather restricted and localised distribution when compared to taxa with 2n = 32, 48. In the latter, the hexaploid infraspecific taxa are usually but not strictly montane in distribution. Where both the tetraploid and hexaploid taxa are montane in distribution, the hexaploids are of greater abundance. The reverse is true where tetraoloid taxa occur in lowland forests and hexaploid in montane regions. Globba species in Malaya thrive in moist, partially shaded niches. An exception is G. marantina L. which colonises open habitats and has a wide distribution from India and Philippines to the Solomon Islands.
Hsuan, Keng
Two new Theaceous plants from Malaysia and a proposal to reduce Tutcheria to a synonym of Pyrenaria [Page 127 - 135]
Two new Theaceous plants from Malaysia and a proposal to reduce Tutcheria to a synonym of Pyrenaria [Page 127 - 135]
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Late 1960, I examined several specimens, incl. Elmer 21628, 21832, and Wood SAN 16482 (Plate 1) from North Borneo which is now known as Sabah, a state of Malaysia. These were in the Herbarium of Singapore Botanic Gardens and identified as Camellia lanceolata (Bl.) Seem. A study of the fruit (a 3-loculate capsule with thin woody wall, partly dehiscent) and the seed (exalbuminous, the embryo with large thin, contorted cotyledons) reminded me of those of Pyrenaria and Tutcheria.Later, through Professor C.G.G.J. van Steenis, I learned from Mr. J. R. Sealy, that the identification of these specimens as Camellia lanceolata was erroneous. Dr. W. Meijer, the former Forest Botanist from Sandakan, Sabah, kindly sent all the theaceous specimens belonging to group on loan to Singapore. But I failed to find any flowering material of this plant. He also informed me that the forest in Tawau area, where collections were made, had since been felled. Early 1970, when checking some unidentified theaceous specimens, my attention was drawn to a specimen from the Malay Peninsula (Corner s.n., on Sept. 9, 1937, from Sungei Tahan, Pahang) (Plate 2). It had for many years been preliminarily identified as Euphorbiaceae, but Mr. H. K. Airy-Shaw of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, wrote on an annotated sheet "cf. Theaceae", when he worked over the un-named Singapore sheets of Euphorbiaceae in February 1969 in preparation for the chapter in the new Tree Flora of Malaya. The fruit and seed structures of this plant reminded me again of those of Pyrenaria and Tutcheria. At my request, this specimen together with another old collection from the same area (Haniff & Nur 8067) and recognized by Ridley as a new species of Pyrenaria, was sent to Mr. Airy-Shaw for further confirmation. He agreed that these two specimens represent a hitherto undescribed species belonging to the PyrenariaTutcheria complex. Originally, I planned to collect at least the flowering material of the Malayan plant. During a recent trip (June. 1971) to Pahang in Malaya with Dr. T. C. Whitmore, we reached the lower end of Sungei Tahan. Unfortunately, our efforts to find this plant failed. I decided then that it would be better to describe these two species of Pyrenaria (one from Sabah, one from Malaya) without further delay. A discussion of the reason why Tutcheria should be merged with Pyrenaria with a special note on their fruit, seed and seedling characters follows the description.
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Late 1960, I examined several specimens, incl. Elmer 21628, 21832, and Wood SAN 16482 (Plate 1) from North Borneo which is now known as Sabah, a state of Malaysia. These were in the Herbarium of Singapore Botanic Gardens and identified as Camellia lanceolata (Bl.) Seem. A study of the fruit (a 3-loculate capsule with thin woody wall, partly dehiscent) and the seed (exalbuminous, the embryo with large thin, contorted cotyledons) reminded me of those of Pyrenaria and Tutcheria.Later, through Professor C.G.G.J. van Steenis, I learned from Mr. J. R. Sealy, that the identification of these specimens as Camellia lanceolata was erroneous. Dr. W. Meijer, the former Forest Botanist from Sandakan, Sabah, kindly sent all the theaceous specimens belonging to group on loan to Singapore. But I failed to find any flowering material of this plant. He also informed me that the forest in Tawau area, where collections were made, had since been felled. Early 1970, when checking some unidentified theaceous specimens, my attention was drawn to a specimen from the Malay Peninsula (Corner s.n., on Sept. 9, 1937, from Sungei Tahan, Pahang) (Plate 2). It had for many years been preliminarily identified as Euphorbiaceae, but Mr. H. K. Airy-Shaw of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, wrote on an annotated sheet "cf. Theaceae", when he worked over the un-named Singapore sheets of Euphorbiaceae in February 1969 in preparation for the chapter in the new Tree Flora of Malaya. The fruit and seed structures of this plant reminded me again of those of Pyrenaria and Tutcheria. At my request, this specimen together with another old collection from the same area (Haniff & Nur 8067) and recognized by Ridley as a new species of Pyrenaria, was sent to Mr. Airy-Shaw for further confirmation. He agreed that these two specimens represent a hitherto undescribed species belonging to the PyrenariaTutcheria complex. Originally, I planned to collect at least the flowering material of the Malayan plant. During a recent trip (June. 1971) to Pahang in Malaya with Dr. T. C. Whitmore, we reached the lower end of Sungei Tahan. Unfortunately, our efforts to find this plant failed. I decided then that it would be better to describe these two species of Pyrenaria (one from Sabah, one from Malaya) without further delay. A discussion of the reason why Tutcheria should be merged with Pyrenaria with a special note on their fruit, seed and seedling characters follows the description.
Tixier, P.
Mount Maquiling Bryoflora [Page 137 - 153]
Mount Maquiling Bryoflora [Page 137 - 153]
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The author analyses in this paper his collections from Mt. Maquiling of 1965. This list contains 34 species of Mosses and 42 species and varieties of the Liverworts. Of the mosses 16 new species are new for this hill station and one for science. Liverworts number 35 as novel records and new species and varieties 5. The species and varieties described here as new are:-Endotrichellamaquilinensis; Cololejeuneapseudoschmidtii, C. haskarliana var. luzonensis and var. thermarum, C. selaginellicola, and C. armata.
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The author analyses in this paper his collections from Mt. Maquiling of 1965. This list contains 34 species of Mosses and 42 species and varieties of the Liverworts. Of the mosses 16 new species are new for this hill station and one for science. Liverworts number 35 as novel records and new species and varieties 5. The species and varieties described here as new are:-Endotrichellamaquilinensis; Cololejeuneapseudoschmidtii, C. haskarliana var. luzonensis and var. thermarum, C. selaginellicola, and C. armata.
Shigeo Kurata and Masami Toyoshima
Philippine Species of Nepenthes [Page 155 - 158]
Philippine Species of Nepenthes [Page 155 - 158]
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This paper lists the results of two expeditions to the Philippines in search for Nepenthes. It records seven species and describes one of them and three hybrids as new taxa. All but one were collected during the three-week expedition made by both authors to the islands of Mindanao and Luzon in August 1965. N. burkei was collected by the senior author (S. Kurata) when he participated in the second Bornean species were also found but are excluded in this paper. The authors are grateful to Dr. C. X. Furtado for correcting the latin diagnosis. The new taxa are N. globamphora, N. mirabilis x alata, N. petiolata x alata and N. truncata x petiolata.
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This paper lists the results of two expeditions to the Philippines in search for Nepenthes. It records seven species and describes one of them and three hybrids as new taxa. All but one were collected during the three-week expedition made by both authors to the islands of Mindanao and Luzon in August 1965. N. burkei was collected by the senior author (S. Kurata) when he participated in the second Bornean species were also found but are excluded in this paper. The authors are grateful to Dr. C. X. Furtado for correcting the latin diagnosis. The new taxa are N. globamphora, N. mirabilis x alata, N. petiolata x alata and N. truncata x petiolata.
Corner, E. J. H.
Studies in the basidium — spore spacing and the Boletus spore [Page 159 - 194]
Studies in the basidium — spore spacing and the Boletus spore [Page 159 - 194]
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A geometrical analysis of the 4-spored homobasidium is made on the assumption that spore-spacing is determinded by sterigmatic spacing on the basidium-apex. Given then, the values of spore-width_and the interval between adjacent spores of the tetrad, other details of the basidium-unit can be worked out except the lengths of the spores, sterigmata and basidium. The relations between the parts are summarised as equations; their values in ratios of spore-width are tabulated in an appendix. Observations on Mycena illuminans with subglobose spores are given as a check on the theory. The smooth Boletus-spore is shown to be the unornamented endospore of a subglobose spore with endosporic ornamentation that has suffered compression and reduced spacing through the adaxial displacement of the sterigmata. The spores of Strobilomyces and Phylloboletellus appear as the more primitive. The use of this theory is shown by analysis of the cruciform spores of Marasmius nigricans.
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A geometrical analysis of the 4-spored homobasidium is made on the assumption that spore-spacing is determinded by sterigmatic spacing on the basidium-apex. Given then, the values of spore-width_and the interval between adjacent spores of the tetrad, other details of the basidium-unit can be worked out except the lengths of the spores, sterigmata and basidium. The relations between the parts are summarised as equations; their values in ratios of spore-width are tabulated in an appendix. Observations on Mycena illuminans with subglobose spores are given as a check on the theory. The smooth Boletus-spore is shown to be the unornamented endospore of a subglobose spore with endosporic ornamentation that has suffered compression and reduced spacing through the adaxial displacement of the sterigmata. The spores of Strobilomyces and Phylloboletellus appear as the more primitive. The use of this theory is shown by analysis of the cruciform spores of Marasmius nigricans.
Year of Publication: 1971, Vol. 25 (3)
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15 October 1971
Tixier, P.
A Contribution to Bryological Knowledge of Fraser's Hill Station (Malaysia) [Page 335 - 353]
A Contribution to Bryological Knowledge of Fraser's Hill Station (Malaysia) [Page 335 - 353]
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The author gives the list of his own collections from Fraser's Hill (Pahang). It indexes 78 species of Mosses and 67 Liverworts and four are new to science: Syrrhopodon fraserianus, Trichosteleum fruiticolum, Cololejeunea pahangiana and Lejeunea pilifera.
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The author gives the list of his own collections from Fraser's Hill (Pahang). It indexes 78 species of Mosses and 67 Liverworts and four are new to science: Syrrhopodon fraserianus, Trichosteleum fruiticolum, Cololejeunea pahangiana and Lejeunea pilifera.
Corner, E. J. H.
Merulioid Fungi in Malaysia [Page 355 - 381]
Merulioid Fungi in Malaysia [Page 355 - 381]
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Meiorganum (1 sp.), Merulius (8 sp.) and Phaeophlebia (1 sp.) are recognised. New species are Merulius agathidis, M. irpicoides, M. luridochraceus, M. purpurascens and M. rubrotremellosus. Serpula and Gyrodontium are placed under Merulius. A list of specific names in Merulius is supplied.
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Meiorganum (1 sp.), Merulius (8 sp.) and Phaeophlebia (1 sp.) are recognised. New species are Merulius agathidis, M. irpicoides, M. luridochraceus, M. purpurascens and M. rubrotremellosus. Serpula and Gyrodontium are placed under Merulius. A list of specific names in Merulius is supplied.