Three new species of Lauraceae from the Atlantic rainforest of Brazil

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2017
Authors:P. L. R. de Moraes
Journal:Phytotaxa
Volume:316
Start Page:149
Pagination:149-160
Date Published:08/2017
ISSN:ISSN 1179-3155
Keywords:Bahia, Cinnamomum, Espírito Santo, Mezilaurus, new species, Williamodendron
Abstract:

Three South-American new species belonging to Cinnamomum, Mezilaurus, and Williamodendron, are described and illustrated from specimens collected in the Atlantic rainforest of Brazil. The new species are Cinnamomum baitelloanum,
Mezilaurus sessiliflora, and Williamodendron itamarajuensis. Their putative relationships within the respective genus are discussed.

DOI:10.11646/phytotaxa.316.2.4
Alternate Journal:Phytotaxa
Refereed Designation:Refereed
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