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<p>A new range-restricted species of <i>Placodiscus</i> Radlk. is described, mapped and illustrated. <i>Placodiscus bijugus</i> is a cauliflorous tree (4 –) 5 – 10 m tall, characterised by having leaves with two pairs of leaflets, 1 (– 2)-flowered cymules with minute bracts, a glabrous disk, pedicels 3 – 3.2 mm long and large (3 – 4 cm diam.), shortly stipitate, retuse fruits, orbicular in outline. It is similar to <i>P. caudatus</i> Pierre ex Pellegr., which has been reported from surveys in Cameroon. We discuss the typification and range of the latter species, which in fact appears to be absent from Cameroon. <i>Placodiscus bijugus</i> is provisionally assessed as Endangered [EN B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)] using the IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria, since only three locations with threats are reported. The species has a small, slightly disjunct range between Mt Cameroon and Korup National Park in coastal South West Region Cameroon. We review other species with this disjunct range.</p>

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Placodiscus bijugus (Sapindaceae) a new species of Endangered lowland evergreen forest tree from the western foothills of Mt Cameroon and from Korup National Park, Cameroon

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    2025年4月5日

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  • George Gosline,
  • Nouhou Ndam,
  • Stuart Cable,
  • Martin Cheek

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A new range-restricted species of Placodiscus Radlk. is described, mapped and illustrated. Placodiscus bijugus is a cauliflorous tree (4 –) 5 – 10 m tall, characterised by having leaves with two pairs of leaflets, 1 (– 2)-flowered cymules with minute bracts, a glabrous disk, pedicels 3 – 3.2 mm long and large (3 – 4 cm diam.), shortly stipitate, retuse fruits, orbicular in outline. It is similar to P. caudatus Pierre ex Pellegr., which has been reported from surveys in Cameroon. We discuss the typification and range of the latter species, which in fact appears to be absent from Cameroon. Placodiscus bijugus is provisionally assessed as Endangered [EN B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)] using the IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria, since only three locations with threats are reported. The species has a small, slightly disjunct range between Mt Cameroon and Korup National Park in coastal South West Region Cameroon. We review other species with this disjunct range.