Abstract
The formal description of four species of Cameroonian forest legume trees new to
science has been hampered by uncertainty as to whether their correct generic
placement is within Hymenostegia Harms or Talbotiella Baker f. As there has been doubt
as to whether these two genera differ from one another, an investigation was
undertaken so that the new species could be correctly assigned to genus. Using
morphological, molecular and pollen data, our study supports the recognition of
Hymenostegia and Talbotiella as distinct genera, consequently the new species are
correctly placed in Talbotiella. In addition, our data reveal the extensive heterogeneous
nature of Hymenostegia as currently circumscribed and the need to transfer H. breteleri
to Talbotiella.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 18th AETFAT Congress, Yaoundé, Cameroon, 26 February - 2 March, 2007 |
Editors | X. van der Burgt, J. van der Maesen, J.M. Onana |
Place of Publication | Kew |
Publisher | Royal Botanic Gardens Kew |
Pages | 11-14 |
Publication status | Published - 2010 |
Event | 18th AETFAT Congress, Yaoundé, Cameroon - Duration: 26 Feb 2007 → 2 Mar 2007 |
Conference/symposium
Conference/symposium | 18th AETFAT Congress, Yaoundé, Cameroon |
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Period | 26/02/07 → 2/03/07 |