A taxonomic revision of Thai Fernandoa Welw. ex Seem. (Bignoniaceae)

A taxonomic revision of Fernandoa Welw. ex Seem. (Bignoniaceae) in Thailand is presented. Two species, F. adenophylla (Wall. ex G. Don) Steenis and F. collignonii (Dop) Steenis, are enumerated with updated morphological descriptions, illustrations and a taxonomic identification key, together with notes on distributions, distribution maps, habitats and ecology, phenology, conservation assessments, etymology, vernacular names, uses, and specimens examined. The collection of Wallich Cat. 6502A from Myanmar, Ava at G [G00133642] is designated here as the lectotype of F. adenophylla in a second step lectotypification. F. collignonii has a conservation status of Endangered [EN]. The leaf, stem, and wood anatomy and pollen morphology of F. adenophylla are also reported in this study.

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A taxonomic revision of Fernandoa in Thailand is provided, including updated morphological descriptions, distribution information, conservation assessments, and anatomical and pollen morphology studies of F. adenophylla. The lectotype of F. adenophylla is designated, and the conservation status of F. collignonii is reported.