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. 2019 Jul 23:128:39-46.
doi: 10.3897/phytokeys.128.34640. eCollection 2019.

A new species of Rhaptopetalum (Lecythidaceae) from south-western Gabon

David Kenfack  1   2 , Diosdado Ekomo Nguema  3
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A new species of Rhaptopetalum (Lecythidaceae) from south-western Gabon

David Kenfack et al. PhytoKeys. .

Abstract

Rhaptopetalumrabiense Kenfack & Nguema, sp. nov. from the Rabi forest in south-western Gabon is described, illustrated and assigned a provisional conservation status of "Critically Endangered". An identification key to the five Gabonese species of Rhaptopetalum is also provided.

Keywords: ForestGEO; Gabon; IUCN Red List; Rabi; new species; permanent plot; rainforest; taxonomy.

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Figures

Figure 1.
Figure 1.
RhaptopetalumrabienseA flowering twig B close-up of the lower surface showing the indumentum and the punctate lamina C detail of inflorescence and stem showing lenticels D flower bud E opened flower F flower with pseudocorolla and stamens removed showing superior ovary G longitudinal section of F showing pendulous ovules H fruiting branch.
Figure 2.
Figure 2.
RhaptopetalumrabienseA flowering branch B lateral view of the flower C flower view from above showing the poricidal anthers and the gynoecium D fruiting branch. Photographs by Diosdado Nguema.
Figure 3.
Figure 3.
Type locations of Rhaptopetalumrabiense and the closely related species R.belingense in Gabon.
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