A synopsis of the genus Maesa (Primulaceae) in New Guinea
摘要
The genus Maesa in New Guinea is revised. Thirty-nine species are accepted in this study and a key to species (including incompletely known taxa) is presented; four new species, M. begoniifolia, M. pilosopapuana, M. serratifolia, and M. tagulensis are described, and a neotype is selected for the widespread Indonesian species M. tetrandra. Distribution, habitat, phenology and detailed taxonomic notes are provided, and the conservation status of each species is estimated based on IUCN criteria.