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Orthaea (Ericaceae‐Vaccinieae): New species and redefinition of the genus
Author(s) -
Luteyn J. L.
Publication year - 1987
Publication title -
nordic journal of botany
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.333
H-Index - 33
eISSN - 1756-1051
pISSN - 0107-055X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1756-1051.1987.tb00913.x
Subject(s) - biology , ericaceae , caudata , genus , botany , key (lock) , zoology , ecology
A historical review of Orthaea is provided and the present generic concept is amplified to include Empedoclesia and Lysiclesia . A key to the 31 recognized species is given. Orthaea paniculata, O. glandulifera, O. oedipus , and O. coriacea are described as new. New combinations are Orthaea caudata, O. minor, O. panamensis, O. brachysiphon , and O. stipitata .