Taxonomic studies on Malagasy Dalbergia (Fabaceae). II. A new name for D. mollis and the reinstatement of D. chermezonii

Wilding, N., P.B. Phillipson & S. Crameri (2021). Taxonomic studies on Malagasy Dalbergia (Fabaceae). II. A new name for D. mollis and the reinstatement of chermezonii. Candollea 76: 251–257. In English, English French abstracts. The two varieties Bosser R. Rabev., recognised by Rabevohitra, have been recently shown basis molecular data to be distinct at species level. This distinction is supported a number clear differences in morphology that we discuss here detail. Nomenclatural problems beset these taxa: was established Rabevohitra as replacement later homonym stenocarpa Vig., however, superfluous because chermezonii Vig. available this circumscribed Rabevohitra's article, but treated authors incorrectly, synonym one varieties. We re-establish chermezonii, provide name, bemarivensis N. propose an amended description both species. While former occurs only southern half country, latter north-west. Both can become large trees are known source valuable rosewood. First published online: July 7, 2021