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

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.

Año de publicación:

2010

Keywords:

• Usambara mountains
• IUCN conservation status
• monoecy
• Annonaceae
• endemism
• taxonomy
• Udzungwa mountains

Fuente:

scopus