Three new species of Ocotea (Lauraceae) from Southern Mexico

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2002
Authors:F. G. Lorea-Hernández, van der Werff H.
Journal:Brittonia
Volume:54
Start Page:145
Pagination:145-153
Abstract:

<p>Abstract.&nbsp; Three new species of Ocotea (O. disjuncta, O. iridescens, and O. rovirosae) from southern Mexico are described and illustrated.&nbsp; Ocotea disjuncta is related to the O. effusa group, while O. iridescens seems to be related to the O. heydeana group. The relationships of O. rovirosae are not clear.</p>
<p>Resumen.&nbsp; Se describen e ilustran tres especies nuevas de Ocotea del sur de M&eacute;xico (O. disjuncta, O. iridescens y O. rovirosae).&nbsp; Ocotea disjuncta est&aacute; relacionada con el grupo de O. effusa, en tanto O. iridescens parece estar relacionada con el grupo de O. heydeana. Las relaciones de O. rovirosae son inciertas.</p>
Alternate Journal:Brittonia
Taxonomic name: 
Ocotea disjuncta (Lauraceae taxonomy), Ocotea iridescens (Lauraceae taxonomy), Ocotea rovirosae (Lauraceae taxonomy)
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