Abstract
Chaves R.: A critically endangered new species of Aralia (Araliaceae) from Cuba [Novitiae florae cubensis 47]. — Willdenowia 45: 35–43. 2015. — Version of record first published online on 23 February 2015 ahead of inclusion in April 2015 issue; ISSN 1868-6397; © 2015 BGBM Berlin-Dahlem.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3372/wi.45.45103Aralia duplex (Araliaceae) is described as a new species from Pinar del Río Province, W Cuba, based on a specimen initially mistaken for A. rex. Only a single individual is known in the wild, in Viñales National Park, and no reproduction has been observed there. Differential characters include the leaflet margin, numbers of umbels per inflorescence and flowers per umbel, pedicel length, numbers of floral parts and fruit shape. Illustrations and distribution maps are provided. A key is presented for the identification of A. duplex and A. rex within A. sect. Sciadodendron. As with A. rex, the conservation status of A. duplex is assessed as Critically Endangered (CR). Ex-situ-germinated plants are being kept in cultivation by members of the Cuban Botanical Gardens Network.
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