Two new species of Chapelieria (Rubiaceae, Octotropideae) and an emended description for C. madagascariensis
13 January 2014
Davies, Nina; Davis, AaronChapelieria is a genus endemic to Madagascar, currently comprising a single species: C. madagascariensis. In this contribution two new species of Chapelieria are described as new to science: C. septentrionalis and C. multiflora. An emended circumscription, description and line drawing are provided for C. madagascariensis. A full description, notes (distribution, habitat and ecology, phenology), a distribution map and conservation assessment are provided for each of the three species. An updated generic description and a species identification key are also given.
KEY WORDS: Chapelieria, conservation, IUCN Red List Categories, Madagascar, morphology, Octotropideae, taxonomy, Rubiaceae.
Doi
10.1111/njb.00459