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Published In: Genera Nova Madagascariensia 26. 1806. (Gen. Nov. Madagasc.) Name publication detail
 

Project Name Data (Last Modified On 4/8/2014)
Acceptance : Accepted
Distribution     (Last Modified On 4/8/2014)
Generic distribution and diversity: A species rich genus of c. 280 species. Most species, more than 200, are found in the tropical regions of Asia (India and Sri Lanka to southern China, Japan, Indochina, Taiwan, throughout Malesia) to the West Pacific islands and Australia. In Malesia c. 182 species. (From: Whitmore 2008.)

Species status     (Last Modified On 4/8/2014)
Taxonomic notes: There are still new species being discovered, especially in the rich regions of Borneo and New Guinea, even though these are well-collected. In central Malesia (Sulawesi, Moluccas, Lesser Sunda Islands), new species and range extensions are being discovered as these poorly collected regions become better collected. (From: Whitmore 2008.)

 

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