Ficus sect. Americanae ser. Kinuppii: a ramiflorous group of Neotropical fig trees
Résumé
This study reviews the Ficus americana species complex, a group mostly distributed throughout South America. Following the taxonomic analysis of approximately 60 names related to the group, we specify the new Kinuppii series of 9 species, a ramiflorous group which is delimited by the presence of spurs in the branches, a unique characteristic of the new taxon of Neotropical Ficus. Ficus longifolia and F. schippii are included in the new series, but have not previously been cited as part of the F. americana species complex. Ficus clusiifolia, F. fresnoensis, F. guianensis, F. mathewsii, and F. subapiculata are treated as accepted species names and no longer considered varieties of F. americana. Completing the new series are F. albert-smithii and F. sphenophylla. Epitypes were designated for F. clusiifolia and F. longifolia and a neotype for F. herthae. In this study, F. leiophylla is considered a synonym of F. mathewsii as the leaf shape varies considerably within the taxon. Synonyms, analysis of protologues, types, descriptions, taxonomic key, examined materials, and maps complete the analysis.
Auteurs, date et publication :
Auteurs Leandro C. Pederneiras , Henrique B. Zamengo , Angelo Danilo Plata-Castro , Sergio Romaniuc-Neto , Vidal De F. Mansano
Publication : Brittonia
Date : 2025
Volume : 75
Issue : 3
Pages : 249-268