Plant Ecology and Evolution 145(1): 129-131, doi: 10.5091/plecevo.2012.643
Novitates Gabonenses 71. A new species of Uapaca (Phyllanthaceae, formerly Euphorbiaceae) from Gabon
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Citation: Breteler FJ (2012) Novitates Gabonenses 71. A new species of Uapaca (Phyllanthaceae, formerly Euphorbiaceae) from Gabon. Plant Ecology and Evolution 145(1): 129-131. https://doi.org/10.5091/plecevo.2012.643
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Abstract
Background and aims – The African genus Uapaca of the Phyllanthaceae (formerly Euphorbiaceae) is revised for the Flore du Gabon. Prior to its publication, the present paper publishes a new species from that country. Methods – Normal practices of herbarium taxonomy have been applied to study all herbarium material available mainly at BR, K, LBV, MO, P, WAG. Key results – The new species Uapaca niangadoumae belongs to the group of Uapaca species that lack stipules or have rudimenary stipules only. A key to these species is provided. The new species is illustrated.
Keywords
GABON; NEW SPECIES; PHYLLANTHACEAE (FORMERLY EUPHORBIACEAE); TAXONOMY; TROPICAL AFRICA; UAPACA