Phyllanthaceae

flora treatment for the Phyllanthaceae occurring in the DemocraticRepublic of the Congo, Rwanda and Burundi is provided. The present volumeincludes a key to all genera, and a full treatment of the following seven genera:Amanoa, Flueggea, Margaritaria, Meineckia, Pentabrachion, Phyllanthus,Pseudolachnostylis, Uapaca. In total, 77 species are included. The remainder ofthe Phyllanthaceae genera occurring in the Flora region were treated in previousvolumes of the Flora series, but an identification key to all genera is provided. Allspecies come with a full morphological description, protologue and type information,synonyms, data on their distribution, habitat, vernacular names and uses,as well as references to additional literature and the citation of representativeherbarium specimens. Eleven species, all within Phyllanthus, are endemic to thearea of the Flora. Fourty-seven botanical drawings as well as 10 photo plates areincluded. One new variety is described, two lectotypes are designated and ninenames are newly treated as synonyms.
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