Novelties in the genusPerrottetia (Celastraceae)

[摘要] Three new species ofPerrottetiaKunth in H.B.K. ( Celastraceae ) from the premontane and montane forests of Colombia are described and illustrated. It is proposed thatP. caliensisCuatrec. is synonymous with the older nameP. quinduensisKunth in H.B.K and a key for the Columbian species of the genus is presented.

[学科分类] 植物学

[关键词] Celastraceae;Perrottetia;taxonomy;new species;key;Colombia;South America