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NOMENCLATURAL TRANSFERS IN EAST MALESIAN MYRSINE (MYRSINACEAE), AND THE DESCRIPTION OF M. WARRAE, A DISTINCTIVE NEW SPECIES FROM ULTRABASIC ENVIRONMENTS IN PAPUA NEW GUINEA
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 01 November 2009
Abstract
Recent studies in the palaeotropics indicate that Rapanea cannot be maintained as a separate genus from Myrsine (Myrsinaceae). Based on the latest evidence from comparative morphology, Papuasian Rapanea are thus transferred to Myrsine. The nomenclatural adjustment provides a foundation for future additions to the enlarged genus, previously represented by only three of the required binomials.
After the establishment of a complete set of Myrsine names for eastern Malesia, M. warrae W.N.Takeuchi & Pipoly is added to the redefined conspectus. The new plant is distinguished by large leaves, rostrate fruits, and an apparent restriction to ultrabasic substrates.
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