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A new genus of Lauraceae from Costa Rica, with comments on problems of generic and specific delimitation within the family

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Povedadaphne quadriporata is described and illustrated. Its possible relationships are suggested. The problems of specific and generic delimitation in Lauraceae are discussed from the viewpoint of a study of Costa Rica's nearly 100 species.

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    William C. Burger

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Burger, W.C. A new genus of Lauraceae from Costa Rica, with comments on problems of generic and specific delimitation within the family. Brittonia 40, 275–282 (1988). https://doi.org/10.2307/2807472

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