New species in the fern genus Dryopteris (Dryopteridaceae) from the islands in the Gulf of Guinea (West Africa) |
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| Authors: | J P Roux |
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| Institution: | Compton Herbarium , National Botanical Institute , Private Bag X7, Claremont, 7735, South Africa E-mail: Roux@nbict.nbi.ac.za |
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| Abstract: | Three new species of Dryopteris, D. cicatricata J.P. Roux and D. caperata J.P. Roux from São Tomé and D. aurantiaca J.P. Roux from Annobón are described. All three taxa appear to be local endemics. A key to the Dryopteris species occurring on the islands in the Gulf of Guinea is provided. |
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| Keywords: | Annobón Dryopteris Dryopteridaceae Gulf of Guinea new species São Tomé |
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