Taxonomic Status of Phyllodium elegans (Lour.) Desv. var. javanicum Schindl. (Leguminosae－Papilionoideae: Desmodieae)

Abstract

Phyllodium elegans (Lour.) Desv. var. javanicum Schindl. was regarded as identical with var. elegans, but is recognized as a distinct variety. It was described from Java and Madura, but is found also in Thailand. A key to both varieties and a related species, and a distribution map of both variety are prepared.