New combinations in Decalobanthus (Convolvulaceae)

The recent revisionary work of "Merremieae" has resulted in the segregation of the c. 100 species of the pantxopical genus Merremia into six genera. Thus, the formerly monotypic genus Decalobanthus was expanded, aggregating 13 species of Merremia s.l. The genus delimitation is coherent, wi...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Published in:Kew bulletin 2020-12, Vol.75 (4), p.1-6, Article 55
Main Authors: Simões, Ana Rita G., Pisuttimarn, Ponprom, Pornpongrungrueng, Pimwadee, Chatrou, Lars W.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biomedical and Life Sciences
Life Sciences
Plant Ecology
Plant Sciences
Plant Systematics/Taxonomy/Biogeography
Citations: Items that this one cites
Items that cite this one
Online Access:Get full text
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
Description
Summary:The recent revisionary work of "Merremieae" has resulted in the segregation of the c. 100 species of the pantxopical genus Merremia into six genera. Thus, the formerly monotypic genus Decalobanthus was expanded, aggregating 13 species of Merremia s.l. The genus delimitation is coherent, with strong molecular phylogenetic and morphological support. Decalobanthus, hence, consists of woody climbers with broadly cordate leaves, large yellow or white flowers, four-valved chartaceous capsules, and is mostly distributed in Asia and the Pacific. Four species have remained classified in Merremia s.l., although molecular and morphological evidence unequivocally suggests their placement in Decalobanthus. In the present work, these are formally transferred to the genus, which now extends to 17 species.
ISSN:0075-5974
1874-933X
DOI:10.1007/s12225-020-09907-2