Two New Species of Rinorea (Violaceae) from Western Cameroon

Abstract

Rinorea fausteana Achoundong and Rinorea thomasii Achoundong are described as new species from South West Province (S.W.P.), Cameroon. The first is a submontane forest species which appears to be endemic to the Bakossi Mts and Rumpi Hills area and the second is a lowland forest species which extends from the Korup National Park to the foothills of both Mt Cameroon and Mt Kupe. The affinities and conservation status of both species are discussed.