New myrmecophilic species of Acacia (Leguminosae) from the Yucatan peninsula, Mexico

A new species of Acacia from the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico is described. It belongs to the myrmecophilous group in the subgenus Acacia. Habitat and morphology are similar to those Acacia globulifera and A. hindsii. A key for determination of the related species in the Peninsula is given.

Detalhes bibliográficos
Autor principal: Rico Arce, M. de Lourdes
Formato: Online
Idioma:spa
Publicado em: Instituto de Ecología, A.C. 1994
Acesso em linha:https://abm.ojs.inecol.mx/index.php/abm/article/view/686
Descrição
Resumo:A new species of Acacia from the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico is described. It belongs to the myrmecophilous group in the subgenus Acacia. Habitat and morphology are similar to those Acacia globulifera and A. hindsii. A key for determination of the related species in the Peninsula is given.