Three species of Mendoncia Vell. ex Vand. (Acanthaceae) are newly recognized from Madagascar: M. decaryi (Benoist) E. Magnaghi, M. delphina E. Magnaghi, and M. kely E. Magnaghi. Each is based on a unique suite of morphological characters, and all are endemic to Madagascar. A key to the six species of the genus known from Madagascar is provided. A lectotype is designated for M. cowanii (S. Moore) Benoist var. decaryi Benoist.
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16 July 2014
Three New Species of Mendoncia (Acanthaceae) from Madagascar
Emily B. Magnaghi,
Thomas F. Daniel
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Acanthaceae
IUCN Red List
Madagascar
Mendoncia