Abstract
An affinity of Nemopanthus mucronatus (Aquifoliaceae) to Ilex has been suggested, based on floral morphology, wood anatomy and molecular data. Phylogenetic analysis of molecular data, using six plastid and three nuclear DNA regions, shows that Nemopanthus is clearly embedded within Ilex. Nemopanthus has free petals, stamens distinct from the petals and the calyx lobes are deciduous or semi-persistent in fruit; some Ilex species also share these characters. Elsewhere within the Aquifoliaceae there are many other exceptions to the generalised characters that define the family. A new combination Ilex mucronata (L.) M. Powell, V. Savolainen & S. Andrews is thus proposed.
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