
A new species of Leptactina (Rubiaceae) with axillary inflorescences, gibbous stipules and fruits ellipsoid from Cenral African Republic, L. deblockiae Neuba & Sonké, is described and illustrated here. Affinities of this new taxon with other species of Leptactina is discussed. A key of Leptactina species with axillary inflorescences is provided.
Rubiaceae, Pavetteae, Leptactina, Central African Republic, new species