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A synoptic revision of the genus Lepisanthes Blume (Sapindaceae) in Madagascar

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2009
Authors:BUERKI, SVEN, CALLMANDER, MARTINW, LOWRY, PORTERP, PHILLIPSON, PETERB
Journal:Adansonia
Volume:31
Issue:2
Date Published:2009
ISBN Number:1280-8571
Keywords:Adansonia, Lepisanthes, Paris, Sapindaceae
Abstract:

ABSTRACT A taxonomic revision of the genus Lepisanthes Blume in Madagascar is presented. Three species are recognized based on an analysis of morphological characters in combination with eco-geographic parameters. Two infraspecific taxa recognized previously in Aphania senegalensis (Juss. ex Poir.) Radlk. (= Lepisanthes senegalensis (Juss. ex Poir.) Leenh.) are raised to the species level, viz. L. chrysotricha (Capuron) Buerki, Callm. & Lowry and L. perrieri (Capuron) Buerki, Callm. & Lowry. A third species from northwestern Madagascar is described as new, L. sambiranensis Buerki, Callm. & Lowry. An identification key to the Malagasy species of Lepisanthes is presented as well as preliminary assessments of the conservation status for each species.ABSTRACT A taxonomic revision of the genus Lepisanthes Blume in Madagascar is presented. Three species are recognized based on an analysis of morphological characters in combination with eco-geographic parameters. Two infraspecific taxa recognized previously in Aphania senegalensis (Juss. ex Poir.) Radlk. (= Lepisanthes senegalensis (Juss. ex Poir.) Leenh.) are raised to the species level, viz. L. chrysotricha (Capuron) Buerki, Callm. & Lowry and L. perrieri (Capuron) Buerki, Callm. & Lowry. A third species from northwestern Madagascar is described as new, L. sambiranensis Buerki, Callm. & Lowry. An identification key to the Malagasy species of Lepisanthes is presented as well as preliminary assessments of the conservation status for each species.

URL:http://dx.doi.org/10.5252/a2009n2a6
Short Title:Adansonia
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