Uma nova espécie do gênero Cynometra L. (Caesalpiniaceae) para o Estado do Pará, Brasil

Abstract

Cynometra marleneae is new a taxon discovered after a detailed analysis of the species in the genus. This species differs considerably from the others studied in the shape and thichness of leaflets, shape of petals and number of racemes per axil, among other characters. It is known only from the Trombetas river and tributaries, Pará state.