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The formerly obscure genusOryctina v.Tiegh. is redescribed and validated. It is shown to include two species, an old one, previously known asOryctanthus scabridus Eichl., nowOryctina scabrida (Eichl.) v.Tiegh., and a new one,Oryctina subaphylla Rizz., both from Brazil.
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Rizzini, C.T. Validation and redescription ofOryctina (Loranthaceae). Pl Syst Evol 128, 47–52 (1977). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00985170
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