Abstract

Harpalyce greuteri is described as a new species from the serpentine outcrops of Holguín in eastern Cuba. It differs from other Cuban species of the genus by having leaflets alternate along the rachis, an elliptic, rounded or slightly acuminate standard petal, mostly black keel petals and broadly linear wing petals. An illustration and a distribution map of the new species are presented, as well as a synopsis of and an identification key to all 14 recognized species of H. sect. Cubenses. Lectotypes are designated for nine species names in Harpalyce.Citation: Rankin Rodríguez R. & González Gutiérrez P. A. 2021: Harpalyce greuteri (Leguminosae: Brongniartieae), a new species from eastern Cuba, with a synopsis of and key to the Cuban species of the genus [Novitiae florae cubensis No. 55]. – Willdenowia 51: 209–219.Version of record first published online on 28 June 2021 ahead of inclusion in August 2021 issue.

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