A revision of Spondias L. (Anacardiaceae) in the Neotropics

By

Mitchell, John D. (John Daniel), 1957-
Daly, Douglas C.

Type

Article

Date of Publication

2015

Original Publication

PhytoKeys

Volume

55

Pages

Jan-92

Subjects

Anacardiaceae , Fruit trees , leaf architecture , Neotropics , new species , Spondias , taxonomy , Tropical crops

Contributed by

Pensoft Publishers

Language

English

Published by

Sofia, Bulgaria Pensoft Publishers [2010]-

Identifiers

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.55.8489

 

Abstract

As part of an ongoing study of Anacardiaceae subfamily Spondioideae, the ten native and one introduced species of Spondias in the Neotropics are revised. The genus is circumscribed. Three new species, S. admirabilis, S. expeditionaria, and S. globosa, are described and illustrated; a key to the taxa found in the Neotropics and distribution maps are provided. The Paleotropical species and allied genera are reviewed. Diagnostic character sets include leaf architecture, habit, flower morphology, and gross fruit morphology. Notes on the ecology and economic botany of the species are provided.