A Review of Calophyllum L. (Guttiferae) in Papuasia

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Abstract

The genus  Calophyllum  in Papuasia is reviewed. The variation of some of the characters used is discussed and a key given for identification of the species recognized. Fifteen new species and one new variety are described:  C. acutiputamen, C. carrii  var.  carrii  and var.  longigemmatum, C. confusum, C. gaimanum, C. goniocarpum, C. heterophyllum, C. laticostatum, C. morobensis, C. obscurum C. piluliferum, C. pseudovitiense, C. robusturn, C. streimannii, C. suberosum  and  C. vexans . Seven previously recognized species are reduced to synonymy. Brief details of the anatomy of the lamina are given for all species; germination and the appearance of the seedling are described for eight species.
Original languageAmerican English
JournalAustralian Journal of Botany
Volume22
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 1974

Disciplines

  • Life Sciences
  • Plant Sciences
  • Botany
  • Biology

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