Rosenbergiodendron has usually been relegated to the synonymy of
Randia, but differs from
Randia by being unarmed and having hermaphrodite flowers and pollen in monads. Three species are recognized. One new combination,
R. formosum var.
nitidum, is made.
Rosenbergiodendron formosum is neotypified.
Rosenbergiodendron formosum var.
nitidum, R. longiflorum, R. densiflorum, and
Randia speciosa are lectotypified. A key to the species, descriptions, illustrations, and distribution maps are provided.
Key words Rubiaceae - Gardenieae -
Rosenbergiodendron
-
Randia
- taxonomy