Momordica mossambica sp. nov. (Cucurbitaceae) from miombo woodland in northern Mozambique

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Abstract

Momordica mossambica, a new species of the Cucurbitaceae from miombo woodland in northern Mozambique is described. In spite of being known only from the type collected in 1964, a morphological and molecular survey of all known species of Momordica indicates that M. mossambica is a distinct species. The closest relatives are M. calantha and M. cabrae from Tanzania and central Africa, respectively, from which it is distinguished easily by its 7-lobed, maple-like leaves.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)359-361
Number of pages3
JournalNordic Journal of Botany
Volume27
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 2009
Externally publishedYes

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