Psydrax merrillii (Rubiaceae), a new combination for a Polynesian tree species
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: MOULY, A. (2024). Psydrax merrillii (Rubiaceae), a new combination for a Polynesian tree species. Candollea 79: 295–298. In English, English abstract. Canthium merrillii (Setch.) Christoph. is a tree restricted to the Polynesian archipelagos of Samoa, Tonga, and Wallis and Futuna. The paleotropical genus Psydrax Gaertn., which belongs to the tribe Vanguerieae of the family Rubiaceae, comprises unarmed shrubs bearing stamens with anthers reflexed on the filaments, whereas the species of the genus Canthium Lam. are characterized by being spinescent shrubs. Canthium merrillii (Setch.) Christoph. is therefore transferred to Psydrax based on the absence of spines. A description and an illustration of the species are provided. Submitted on June 16, 2024 – Accepted on October 21, 2024 – First published online on November 20, 2024
Source: Candollea
DOI: 10.15553/c2024v792a6
Author: Arnaud Mouly
Language: English
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4404548014