New names proposed for Cynanchum species endemic to Madagascar
Thursday, May 25, 2023 - 12:03
in Biology & Nature
In Madagascar, Cynanchum L. is the most species-rich genus of the dogbane family (Apocynaceae). About 80 species are known there and most of them are endemic. Among these species, C. leucanthum (K. Schumm.) K. Schumm. is a rather common and widespread endemic species and is currently classified with two subspecies, C. leucanthum subsp. leucanthum and C. leucanthum subsp. elongatum Liede.