A new species of Combretum section Ciliatipetala (Combretaceae) from southern Africa, with a key to the regional members of the section

作者：Maurin O^*; van Wyk A E; Jordaan M; van der Bank M

来源：South African Journal of Botany, 2011, 77(1): 105-111.

DOI：10.1016/j.sajb.2010.06.003

• Ciliatipetala
• Combretaceae
• Combretum
• New species
• South Africa
• Taxonomy

Combretum stylesii O.Maurin, Jordaan & A.E.van Wyk, a liana or slender tree with scrambling branches from the Tugela River Valley (KwaZulu-Natal), South Africa, is described. Molecular data supports its placement in subgenus Combretum section Ciliatipetala with its closest relative Combrown edwardsii. The new species differs from C. edwardsii in having, amongst others, a single mature leaf form, leaves softly textured, with whitish hairs, often with drooping habit, shorter leaf petioles (less than 5 mm), and less complex 8-celled leaf scales. A key to the species and infraspecific taxa of section Ciliatipetala in the Flora of southern Africa region is provided.

• 出版日期2011-1