Taxonomic revision of the Acutifoliae complex of Quercus (Fagaceae) with emphasis in its representation in Mexico

[摘要] Quercus series Acutifoliae is revised. The series is composed of ten species: Quercus acutifolia Née, Q. albocincta Trel., Q. brenesii Trel., Q. canbyi Trel., Q. conspersa Benth., Q. cortesii Liebm., Q. furfuracea Liebm., Q. skinneri Benth., Q. uxoris McVaugh and Q. xalapensis Humb. & Bonpl. The series is distributed from southeastern United States of America to Costa Rica; five species are endemic to Mexico.

[学科分类] 植物学

[关键词] Acutifoliae;Fagaceae;oaks;Quercus;taxonomy