Publication
 

A new species of Rhaptopetalum (Lecythidaceae) from south-western Gabon

Rhaptopetalum rabiense Kenfack & Nguema, sp. nov. from the Rabi forest in south-western Gabon is described, illustrated and assigned a provisional conservation status of “Critically Endangered”. An identification key to the five Gabonese species of Rhaptopetalum is also provided.

Authors: 
David Kenfack, & Diosdado Ekomo Nguema
Journal: 
PhytoKeys
Year: 
2019
Volume: 
128
Pages: 
39-46
DOI: 
10.3897/phytokeys.128.34640
Site: 
Rabi