Tidying up the small-leaved Clusia taxonomy: description of Clusia nanophylla (Clusiaceae), a new tree species from Panama and comments on its previously used names.
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December 6, 2025
Abstract
Clusia nanophylla (Clusiaceae), a new tree species from Panama, is described. The species has the smallest leaves recorded so far within the genus. Its staminate flowers have 17 or 18 free stamens and the pistillate flowers present 3 petals, sepals, staminodes, stigmas, styles and carpels. The species is known from one location, and according to IUCN criteria, is here assessed as threatened. Comments on two invalid names that have been used for this taxon are included.
Clusia nanophylla (Clusiaceae) una nueva especie de árbol de Panamá es descrita. La especie se caracteriza por tener las hojas más pequeñas registradas hasta ahora en el género. Sus flores estaminadas tienen 17 o 18 estambres libres y las flores pistiladas presentan 3 pétalos, sépalos, estaminodios, estigmas, estilos y carpelos. Esta especie se conoce solo de una localidad y según los criterios de la IUCN se considera amenazada. Se incluyen comentarios sobre dos nombres inválidos que han sido utilizados para este taxon.
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Priority 4: Accelerated Taxonomy
Journal title
Kew Bulletin
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Springer Science and Business Media LLC
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Berlin/Heidelberg, Germany
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0075-5974
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1874-933X
Date accepted
May 5, 2025
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IF = 0.9 (2024)