Hexatheca longipedunculata (Gesneriaceae), a new species from Sarawak, Borneo

Abstract

Hexatheca longipedunculata S.Julia & Kiew, a new species from Sarawak, is described and illustrated. Hexatheca is a genus endemic to the island of Borneo. The description of this new species brings the number of species recognised in the genus to four. A key to the species and subspecies of Hexatheca and a distribution map of the newly described species are presented. Its conservation status is assessed.