Abstract
The genus Hexopetion was described by Burret to accommodate a single species, H. mexicanum. We reinstate the genus on the basis of morphological and anatomical data, and enlarge it to include a second species, Astrocaryum alatum, for which a new combination is made.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 49-54 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Revista Peruana de Biologia |
Volume | 15 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2008 |
Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
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Keywords
- Arecaceae
- Hexopetion
- New combination
- Reinstated genus