Journal ArticleA new species of Rigiolepis (Ericaceae: Vaccinioideae) from the Gayo Plateau, Aceh Province, IndonesiaMustaqim, Wendy A; Tamayo, Maverick N; Hutabarat, Prima WK; Arico, Zulfan; Fritsch, Peter W<p>A new species of Ericaceae from the Gayo Plateau, Aceh Province, Indonesia is described. Rigiolepis gayoensis resembles R. lanceolata but differs by having shorter leaves, non-protruding basal leaf glands, longer flowering pedicels, a glabrous hypanthium, and a dark red or maroon corolla. A detailed morphological description, ecological notes, conservation status, and photographs are presented. The new species represents the third species of Rigiolepis found in the island of Sumatra. A key to the species of Rigiolepis in Sumatra is provided.</p>Webbia2023-10-1010533643Webbia78273 to 782169-4060https://doi.org/10.36253/jopt-148721754697; 1754667National Science Foundation