A revision of the genus Sclerosperma (Arecaceae)

Abstract:

A taxonomic revision of the palm genus Sclerosperma (Arecaceae) is presented. Three species are recognised: S. mannii H. Wendl., which is relatively widespread from Liberia to the Democratic Republic of Congo; S. walkeri A. Chev., which is apparently confined to the interior of Gabon and a band along the Congo River; and S. profiziana, a new species previously considered conspecific to S. mannii that is found in southwest Ghana, Congo, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Angola. The taxonomic history, morphology, distribution and conservation status of the genus and each species are discussed. © 2008 The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens.

Año de publicación:

2008

Keywords:

• Lower Guinea
• ARECACEAE
• ÁFRICA
• Evergreen rainforest
• Sclerosperma

Fuente:

scopus