A new species of Manihot (Euphorbiaceae) from the Brazilian Amazon

Authors
Allem, AC
Citation
Ac. Allem, A new species of Manihot (Euphorbiaceae) from the Brazilian Amazon, INT J PL SC, 160(1), 1999, pp. 181-187
Citations number
2
Categorie Soggetti
Plant Sciences
Journal title
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PLANT SCIENCES
ISSN journal
10585893 → ACNP
Volume
160
Issue
1
Year of publication
1999
Pages
181 - 187
Database
ISI
SICI code
1058-5893(199901)160:1<181:ANSOM(>2.0.ZU;2-Y
Abstract
Manihot baccata is described from the Brazilian Amazon. The species belongs to a unique and select group of species characterized by compound leaves a nd/or indehiscent fruits. The new species shows a wide range occurring in b oth eastern and western Amazonia in addition to French Guiana. The richness of collected materials made possible the recognition of two varieties.