Synima serrata (S.T. Reynolds) Callm. & Buerki, 2020

Callmander, Martin W., Ford, Andrew J. & Buerki, Sven, 2020, New combinations for two species in the genus Synima (Sapindaceae, Cupanieae) from Queensland (Australia), Candollea 75 (2), pp. 241-244 : 244

Synima serrata (S.T. Reynolds) Callm. & Buerki , comb. nov.

( Fig. 1C–E ).

≡ Sarcotoechia serrata S.T. Reynolds, Fl. Australia 25: 201. 1985.

Holotypus: AUSTRALIA. Queensland: Cook distr., Gadgarra, IX.1954, White 895 ( BRI [ BRI-AQ0010264 ]!; iso-: CANB [ CANB242040 , CANB242041 ] images seen, L [ L0014599 ]!, CNS [ QRS501879 ]) .

Note. – Synima serrata can be easily distinguished in Synima by its 3–6 pairs of deeply serrate leaflets, the crispate indumentum and the rudimentary sarcotesta ( REYNOLDS, 1985b).

Figures

Fig. 1. – Synima heterophylla (S.T. Reynolds) Callm. & Buerki: A. Inflorescence; B. Branch with juvenile and older leaves. Synima serrata (S.T. Reynolds) Callm. & Buerki: C. Inflorescence; D. Mature fruits; E. Branch with juvenile and older leaves. [A–B: cultivated tree in Airlie Beach from seeds originating from Eungella (West of Mackay, Queensland); C–E: cultivated tree in Atherthon from seeds originating from Gadgarra (Atherthon Tableland, Queensland)] [Photos: A–B: S. and A. Pearson; C–E: G. Sankowsky]