Argyrolobium armindae (Leguminosae, Papilionoideae), a new species from the Canary Islands

Abstract

Argyrolobium armindae Marrero Rodr. (Leguminosae, Papilionoideae) from Gran Canaria (Canary Islands, Spain) is here described. This is the first report of this genus, not only for Canary Islands but also for Macaronesia. The taxonomic relationships between Argyrolobium armindae and related species, habitat, ecology, biogeographical significance and conservation status are discussed.

Keywords

• argyrolobium
• taxonomy
• ecology
• biogeography
• gran canaria
• canary islands