CHIONANTHUS (OLEACEAE) IN SULAWESI, INDONESIA, INCLUDING THREE NEW SPECIES
ABSTRACT: The genus
Chionanthus (Oleaceae) in Sulawesi is revised. Nine species are described of
which C. kostermansii Kiew, C. sordidus Kiew and C. sulawesicus Kiew are new
species. Four species are endemic, C. celebicus Koord., C.sordidus, C. stenurus
(Merr.) Kiew and C. sulawesicus. The geographic range of C. cordulatus Koord.
extends to Borneo and Mollucas, while C. kostermansii also occurs in Sumbawa
and Flores, and the range of C. rupicolus (Lingelsh.) Kiew extends to Sumbawa,
Mollucas, New Guinea and the Bismarck Archipelago. Chionanthus polygamus
(Roxb.) Kiew and C. ramiflorus Roxb. are both widespread species, the former
from Sumatra to New Guinea and the latter from continental Asia to the Solomon
Islands. A key to identify the species is provided. Chionanthus gigantifolius
Koord. remains incompletely known.
Author: RUTH KIEW
Journal Code: jpbiologigg150017
