Three new fasciculate flowered species of Salacia L. (Celastraceae, Hippocrateoideae) from the Amazon basin are described: S. acevedoi Lombardi is distinguished by its small flowers, stamens with short filaments, disc connate to ovary, and size of fruits; S. negrensis Lombardi differs by its habit, characteristics and shape of leaves, flower diameter, features and size of stamens, and number of ovules; and S. odorata Lombardi is characterized by its long pedicels, conical flower buds, strongly adherent petals, and flat disc with fimbriate outer border.
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1 March 2007
Three New South American Species of Salacia with Fasciculate Inflorescences (Celastraceae, Hippocrateoideae)
Julio Antonio Lombardi
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Novon: A Journal for Botanical Nomenclature
Vol. 17 • No. 1
March 2007
Vol. 17 • No. 1
March 2007
Brazil
Celastraceae
Ecuador
Hippocrateoideae
IUCN Red List
Peru
Salacia