Taxonomic updates in Dolichandra cham. (bignonieae, bignoniaceae)

  • Luiz Henrique M. Fonseca
  • , Simone Miranda Cabral
  • , Maria de Fátima Agra
  • , Lúcia G. Lohmann

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Abstract

Dolichandra is a genus of lianas found in dry and wet Neotropical forests. The genus currently includes eight species and is well characterized by molecular and morphological synapomorphies. Here, Macfadyena hispida (DC.) Seemann is removed from synonomy with Dolichandra uncata (Andrews) L.G. Lohmann based on the presence of the hispid indument, vinaceus ovary, long fruits, and winged seeds. The combination Dolichandra hispida (DC.) L.H. Fonseca & L.G. Lohmann, comb. nov. is proposed, increasing the number of accepted species of Dolichandra to nine. A taxonomic key for all species of Dolichandra is presented.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)35-43
Number of pages9
JournalPhytoKeys
Volume46
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 2015

Keywords

  • Dolichandra hispida
  • Neotropical lianas
  • Taxonomic key

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