The taxonomy, chorology and reproductive biology of southern Afri­can Meliaceae and Ptaeroxylaceae

Information is provided on the taxonomy, chorology and reproductive biology of 14 indigenous and two introduced species of Meliaceae in southern Africa, and on  Ptaeroxylon (Ptaeroxylaceae). Two new taxa are described: Nymanieae F. White, tribus nov. and  Turraea strevi F. White & B. T. Styles,...

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Main Author: F. White
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: South African National Biodiversity Institut 1986-10-01
Series:Bothalia: African Biodiversity & Conservation
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Online Access:https://abcjournal.org/index.php/abc/article/view/1083
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Summary:Information is provided on the taxonomy, chorology and reproductive biology of 14 indigenous and two introduced species of Meliaceae in southern Africa, and on  Ptaeroxylon (Ptaeroxylaceae). Two new taxa are described: Nymanieae F. White, tribus nov. and  Turraea strevi F. White & B. T. Styles, sp. nov. Nurmonia (Harms) F. White,  comb, et stat. nov.. a new section of  Turraea L. is created. The account complements the treatments of these families in the  Flora of southern Africa.
ISSN:0006-8241
2311-9284