Three new species of Licania (Chrysobalanaceae) from Peru.
Recent collections received for identification contain three conspicuous new species for the mid altitude forests of Amazonian Peru. Licaniapalcazuensis, Licaniaapiknae and Licaniamonteagudensis are described as new and their relationship to other species is discussed. A key is provided for all the species of LicaniasubgenusLicaniasectionLicania known to occur in Peru.
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 3AB, UK.
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Amazonian Peru; Chrysobalanaceae; Licania