Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2018
Publication Title
Journal of the Botanical Research Institute of Texas
Abstract
The nomenclature and phylogenetic placement of five species of Miconieae in the Greater Antilles with conspicuous multicellular, simple, elongate, eglandular or gland-headed hairs, pseudolateral inflorescences, and flowers with elongated calyx teeth, 5-8, white, rounded petals, white, ovate anthers, and purple-or blue-black fruits are considered. These species have traditionally been considered within the poly-phyletic genus Clidemia, but are here transferred to Miconia sensu lato. Four new combinations are presented, i.e., Miconia dependens (D. Don) Judd & Majure, M. erythropogon (DC.) Judd & Ionta, M. octona (Bonpl.) Judd & Majure, and M. strigillosa (Sw.) Judd & Ionta. Finally, we note that the widespread and economically important species previously known as Clidemia hirta (L.) DC., when considered within Miconia, bears the name Miconia crenata (Vahl) Michelang.
Department
Biological and Environmental Sciences
Volume Number
12
Issue Number
2
First Page
521
Last Page
529
Recommended Citation
Judd, W.S., Ionta, G.M., Majure, L.C., & Michelangei, F.A. (2018). Taxonomic and nomenclatural notes on Miconia crenata and related species (Melastomataceae: Miconieae) in the Greater Antilles. Journal of the Botanical Research Institute of Texas, 12(2), 521-529.