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A linear polyad: a distinctive pollen dispersal unit in Xyris complanata (Xyridaceae)

Wongkot Phuphumirat1 Department of Applied Science, Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, ThailandCorrespondence[email protected]
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Tanatkrit Trongdechakraiwut2 Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, ThailandView further author information
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Charan Leeratiwong2 Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla, ThailandView further author information
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Phongsak Phonsena3 Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, Bangkok, ThailandView further author information
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David K. Ferguson4 Department of Paleontology, University of Vienna, Vienna, AustriaView further author information
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Reinhard Zetter4 Department of Paleontology, University of Vienna, Vienna, AustriaORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-0220-6921View further author information
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Pages 7-18 | Received 29 Jan 2019, Accepted 01 Nov 2019, Published online: 13 Jan 2020

Specimens investigated

  • Xyris complanata R.Br., Thailand: Tung Wang, Songkhla, 017109, 017110 (PSU).
  • Xyris complanata R.Br., Malaysia: Penor, 0200855 (SING).
  • Xyris complanata R.Br., Sumatra, 20315 (SING).
  • Xyris complanata R.Br., Borneo, 0179439 (SING).
  • Xyris complanata R.Br., Borneo: Bintulu, 528 (SING).
  • Xyris complanata R.Br., New Guinea, 4861 (SING).
  • Xyris complanata R.Br., Australia, 520566 (SING).

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