Novitates Gabonenses 69. A new endemic species of and a new combination in Campylospermum (Ochnaceae)

Authors: Bissiengou, P.; Sosef, M.S.M.

Source: Blumea - Biodiversity, Evolution and Biogeography of Plants, Volume 53, Number 3, December 2008 , pp. 627-631(5)

Publisher: Nationaal Herbarium Nederland

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Abstract:

A new species of Campylospermum endemic to the Crystal Mountains, Gabon, and belonging to sect. Notocampylum is described. Besides that, a West-Central African species of Ouratea, nowadays a strictly South American genus, is transferred to Campylospermum and the necessary new combination made.

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Keywords: OCHNACEAE; CAMPYLOSPERMUM; OURATEA; AFRICA; GABON; CRYSTAL MOUNTAINS; ENDEMISM; TAXONOMY

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3767/000651908X607576

Publication date: 2008-12-01

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