A taxonomic study ofAlbizia(Leguminosae: Mimosoideae: Ingeae) in Mexico and Central America

[摘要] The genusAlbiziais economically and environmentally important because many elements are multipurpose trees. A taxonomic study of 12 Central American and MexicanAlbiziaspecies is presented. Identification keys, illustrations and ecological information are provided together with some taxonomic comments. Distribution maps and conservation status are given for each native species in the area. Three epithets are lectotypyfied and three new name combinations are made. An interactive identification electronic key is available from the authors if requested. Full specimen records are available atwww.kew.org/herbcat.

[学科分类] 植物学

[关键词] Albizia;multipurpose trees;conservation;Leguminosae;Mimosoideae