A new species of Uvariopsis (Annonaceae), endemic to the eastern arc mountains of Tanzania

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2010
Authors:T. L. P. Couvreur, Luke W. R. Q.
Journal:BlumeaBlumea
Volume:55
Pagination:68-72
Keywords:Annonaceae, ENDEMISM, IUCN CONSERVATION STATUS, MONOECY, taxonomy, UDZUNGWA MOUNTAINS, USAMBARA MOUNTAINS
Abstract:

The Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania enclose high levels of plant and animal diversity with many yet to be described species. Here we describe a new species of the pan-tropical plant family Annonaceae named Uvariopsis lovettiana. It closely resembles another Eastern Arc endemic species, U. bisexualis, and its possible relationships with this species are discussed. A description with illustrations is presented as well as a suggestion for the IUCN conservation status of this new taxon. © 2010 Nationaal Herbarium Nederland.

Short Title:Blumea
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