Revision of Neosprucea (Salicaceae)

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

6-2-2008

Department

Biological Sciences

School

Biological, Environmental, and Earth Sciences

Abstract

The neotropical genus Neosprucea (Salicaceae), formerly included in Flacourtiaceae, comprises nine species of trees. Its range extends from Panama to Guyana and to southern Peru. Data on morphology, wood anatomy, pollen, and geographical distribution are presented. Morphological and molecular analyses were used to assess relationships among the species and of the genus within the family. Neospruceaincludes five previously recognized species and four here newly described (N. melastomatoides, N. paterna, N. tenuisepala, and N. wilburiana). The name N. sucumbiensis is considered a synonym of N. grandiflora. The earlier transfer of N. kuhlmannii to the genus Macrothumia is maintained. For each species a full description and range map is provided; all species, except N. saraensis, are illustrated.

Publication Title

Systematic Botany Monographs

Volume

85

First Page

1

Last Page

62

Link to Full Text

Find in your library

Share

COinS