Uraria pseudoacuminata, a new species from Thailand

Abstract

A new species of the genus Uraria, U. pseudoacuminata, is described from Thailand. It differs from U. acuminata in having shorter racemes, hooked hairs on the lower part of its pedicels, and glabrous ovaries with only 2, rather than 4(5) ovules. It also tends to be shorter and have shorter leaves and leaflets. A detailed description and illustrations are provided.