Gilbertiodendron grandistipulatum (Leguminosae-Caesalpinioideae), a singular species from West Central Africa and new record for Congo (Brazzaville)
Gilbertiodendron (Leguminosae-Caesalpinioideae) is an endemic tropical African genusof ca. 30 species, most of which are trees of primary forest. The highest concentration of species andmorphological variation is found in the Guineo-Congolian region, particularly in Gabon. One of thosespecies is G....
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Sociedad Argentina de Botánica
2014
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| Acceso en línea: | https://revistas.unc.edu.ar/index.php/BSAB/article/view/7831 |
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| Sumario: | Gilbertiodendron (Leguminosae-Caesalpinioideae) is an endemic tropical African genusof ca. 30 species, most of which are trees of primary forest. The highest concentration of species andmorphological variation is found in the Guineo-Congolian region, particularly in Gabon. One of thosespecies is G. grandistipulatum, which is easily recognized by its stipules (up to 18 cm long) and flowers(adaxial petal up to 12.5 × 14 cm). The taxonomy, habitat and distribution of G. grandistipultaum arediscussed, extending its known distribution to Congo. |
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