Abstract
SummaryA new species of the palaeotropical genus Stenandriopsis S.Moore (Acanthaceae) is described from Daraina region (Loky-Manambato) in northeastern Madagascar, and named S. darainensis I.Darbysh. & Callm. It is compared to the most similar species morphologically, S. boivinii (S.Moore) Benoist, and notes on its habitat preferences and conservation status (extinction risk) are provided — it is assessed using IUCN criteria as Vulnerable [VU D2]. In addition, Stenandriopsis leptostachys Benoist var. longifolia Benoist from southern Madagascar is re-elevated to full species status and a new combination in Stenandriopsis is made for this taxon, Stenandriopsis longifolia (Benoist) I.Darbysh. & Callm.
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