Coleochloa domensis (Cyperaceae),a new epiphytic species from Cameroon

Authors: Muasya, A.¹; Harvey, Yvette²; Cheek, Martin²; Tah, Kenneth³; Simpson, David²

Source: Kew Bulletin, Volume 65, Number 2, June 2010 , pp. 323-325(3)

Publisher: Springer

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Abstract:

Coleochloa domensis Muasya & D. A. Simpson, a new species of epiphytic sedge from submontane forest in Cameroon, is described and illustrated. Its conservation status is assessed as Critically Endangered (CR).

Keywords: Africa; Coleochloa; epiphyte; sedge; taxonomy

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12225-010-9194-3

Affiliations: 1: Department of Botany, University of Cape Town, Private Bag X3, Rondebosch, 7701, South Africa, Email: Muthama.Muasya@uct.ac.za 2: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 3AB, UK 3: ANCO, P.O. Box 5150, Bamenda, N.W. Province, Cameroon

Publication date: 2010-06-01