Plectranthus inselbergi (Lamiaceae) a new species from Equatorial Guinea (Rio Muni) and Gabon, with notes on other Central and West African species of Plectranthus

From: Kew Bulletin | Date: April 1, 2006| Author: Pollard, Benedict John; Parmentier, Ingrid; Paton, Alan | Copyright information

Summary. Plectranthus inselbergi B. J. Pollard & A. J. Paton, is described from Equatorial Guinea and Gabon, illustrated and its ecology and taxonomic relationships are discussed. Three new combinations and a new name in Plectranthus L'Hér. are provided for related species formerly placed in Solenostemon Thonn., and conservation assessments are made for all five species. Some observations on P. decumbens Hook. f. are also made.

Key words. Lamiaceae, Plectranthus, Equatorial Guinea...

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