Abstract
The genus Calophyllum in Papuasia is reviewed. The variation of some of the characters used is discussed and a key given for identification of the species recognized. Fifteen new species and one new variety are described: C. acutiputamen, C. carrii var. carrii and var. longigemmatum, C. confusum, C. gaimanum, C. goniocarpum, C. heterophyllum, C. laticostatum, C. morobensis, C. obscurum C. piluliferum, C. pseudovitiense, C. robusturn, C. streimannii, C. suberosum and C. vexans. Seven previously recognized species are reduced to synonymy. Brief details of the anatomy of the lamina are given for all species; germination and the appearance of the seedling are described for eight species.
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