Abstract

LINARES, José L.  and  SOUSA, Mario. A new subgenus of Ateleia (Leguminosae: Papilionoideae: Swartzieae) from Mexico. Rev. Mex. Biodiv. [online]. 2007, vol.78, n.1, pp.01-09. ISSN 2007-8706.

Ruddia J. Linares et M. Sousa, a new Mexican endemic subgenus of Ateleia (Leguminosae: Papilionoideae) is described, and the species of the new subgenus are redescribed. Its taxonomic position and affinities with Cyathostegia are discussed and Ateleia arsenii, one species of the new subgenus, is illustrated.

Keywords : Ruddia; Ateleia; Cyathostegia; dioecious; subgenus; Mexico.