Studies in Andean Ocotea (Lauraceae) II. Species with hermaphrodite flowers and densely pubescent lower leaf surfaces, occurring above 1000 meters in altitude

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2013
Authors:H. van der Werff
Journal:Novon
Volume:22
Start Page:336
Pagination:336-370
Date Published:05/2013
Keywords:Andes, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, IUCN Red List, Lauraceae, Ocotea, Peru, Venezuela
Abstract:

<p>A revision of the Andean species of Ocotea Aubl. (Lauraceae) with hermaphrodite flowers and the lower leaf surface completely covered by the pubescence is presented.&nbsp; A key to the 22 recognized species is provided.&nbsp; Fourteen species are described as new: O. comata van der Werff, O. micrantha van der Werff, and O. stenophylla van der Werff from Bolivia; O.gentryi van der Werff, O. pedicellata van der Werff,&nbsp; and O. umbrina van der Werff from Colombia; O. loxensis van der Werff, O. palaciosii van der Werff, O. pautensis van der Werff from Ecuador; O. andina&nbsp; van&nbsp; der Werff, O.glabriflora van der Werff, O. pajonalis&nbsp; van der Werff, and O. trematifera van der Werff from Peru; and finally, the single species O. guaramacalensis van der Werff from Venezuela. Lectotypification is provided for the name O. jelskii Mez.</p>

DOI:10.3417/2012024
Alternate Journal:Novon
Refereed Designation:Refereed
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