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Limadendron: a new genus of Leguminosae (Papilionoideae, Brongniartieae) from South America

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Author(s):
Meireles, Jose Eduardo [1] ; Azevedo Tozzi, Ana Maria G. [2]
Total Authors: 2
Affiliation:
[1] Duke Univ, Dept Biol, Durham, NC 27708 - USA
[2] Univ Estadual Campinas, Inst Biol, Dept Biol Vegetal, BR-13083970 Campinas, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 2
Document type: Journal article
Source: PLANT SYSTEMATICS AND EVOLUTION; v. 301, n. 2, p. 701-707, FEB 2015.
Web of Science Citations: 3
Abstract

A new genus Limadendron (Leguminosae, Papilionoideae, Brongniartieae) from northern South America is described and illustrated. The new genus is segregated from Poecilanthe based on a previous phylogenetic analysis. Limadendron is sister to Cyclolobium and differs from it mainly by its woody dehiscent legumes contrasting with the winged samaroid fruits of the latter. Two new combinations, Limadendron amazonicum (Ducke) Meireles \& A. M. G. Azevedo and Limadendron hostmannii (Benth.) Meireles \& A. M. G. Azevedo, are proposed. A distribution map and an identification key for the species are also provided. (AU)