CEDRELA NGOBE (MELIACEAE), A NEW SPECIES FROM PANAMA AND COSTA RICA

Authors

  • A. V. Köcke Biodiversity and Climate Research Centre (BiK-F) & Senckenberg Research Institute
  • A. N. Muellner-Riehl Biodiversity and Climate Research Centre (BiK-F) & Senckenberg Research Institute
  • O. Cáceres
  • T. D. Pennington

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1017/S0960428615000098

Keywords:

Cedrela, Costa Rica, cuticle, IUCN conservation assessment, Meliaceae, morphology, niche model, Panama, species, stomata, taxonomy

Abstract

We present a new species of Meliaceae, Cedrela ngobe Köcke, T.D.Penn. & Muellner, from Panama and Costa Rica. A detailed description with illustrations and a distribution map are provided. Based on distribution data and climatic niche modelling, the species is classified as Vulnerable according to IUCN Red List categories.

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Published

2015-07-01

Issue

Vol. 72 No. 2 (2015)

Section

Original Research Articles

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