Three new species, two new subspecies and five new combinations at the subspecific level in Aglaia Lour. (Meliaceae)

From: Kew Bulletin | Date: January 1, 2004| Author: Pannell, C M | Copyright information

Summary. The genus Aglaia (Meliaceae) is well represented in Borneo, with 60 species now recognised for the island. Twelve of these are endemic, of which three are described in this paper. Most of the remainder are also found in Peninsular Malaysia and Sumatra. Pannell's monographic revision of Aglaia was confined to treatment at the species level; no subspecies were recognised. For a regional flora, however, it is desirable to describe infraspecific variation in more detail. Seven subspecies...

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