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A review of Madagascan Uapaca (Euphorbiaceae s.l.)

Gordon McPHERSON

en Adansonia 33 (2) - Pages 221-231

Published on 30 December 2011

Uapaca in Madagascar, formerly considered to comprise 12 species, is here treated as consisting of eight species, all endemic. Staminodes (in the staminate flowers) are reported for the first time in the genus, and a key is proposed, along with descriptions and notes on variation.


Keywords:

Euphorbiaceae, Phyllanthaceae, Uapaca, Madagascar, staminodes

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