Ten new or noteworthy Malesian species of Loranthaceae are discussed.
The known area of the relictual Cecarria obtusifolia (Merrill) Barlow
is increased to include Flores and Timer. Dendrophthoe curvata (Blume)
Miquel is accepted as a distinct species. The status of Dendrophthoe
falcata (L. f.) Ettingsh. is discussed, and the species is excluded fr
om the Malesian flora. Dendrophthoe gangliiformis Barlow is described
as a new species from Celebes, Alor and Tanimbar. A new combination, D
endrophthoe kerrii (Craib) Barlow, is made for the mainland Asian taxo
n Loranthus kerrii Craib. Dendrophthoe x rimituba Barlow is described
as a new nothospecies endemic to Sumatra. A new combination, Dendropht
hoe timorana (Danser) Barlow, is made for a species previously placed
in the genus Amyema. Loranthus odoratus Wallich is recorded from Sumat
ra as a new genus and species for Malesia. Macrosolen brevitubus Barlo
w is described as a new species endemic to Borneo. The identity of Mac
rosolen melintangensis (Korthals) Miquel, a widespread species in west
ern Malesia, is established. Trithecanthera sparsa Barlow is described
as a new species endemic to Borneo.