Elattostachys (Blume) Radlk. (Sapindaceae) in Fiji

Elattostachys vitiensis Seemann ex Radlk. is separated from E. falcata (A. Gray) Radlk., as a distinct species. Elattostachysfalcata is reduced to E. apetala (Labill.) Radlk. A key to the species of Elattostachys (Blume) Radlk. in Fiji and some distributional notes are given

Notes on Malesian Fabaceae (Leguminosae-Papilionoideae). 7. The genus Millettia

The genus Millettia Wight & Arn. is revised for the Flora Malesiana area. Two new species are described: M. borneensis and M. glabra. Pongamia velutina Millettia; as the epitheton (C.T. White) Verdc, is transferred to velutina is already in use in Millettia, a new name is proposed: M. velvetina Adema. In total 15 species are recognised for the area concerned. A key to the species is given. An identification list and an index of names are included

Reviews

This is the second volume of a revision of Tabernaemontana (Apocynaceae). The volume covers the New World species (44) and the genus Stemmadenia (10 species). This part of the revision of Tabernaemontana comes up to the high standards set in the first volume [see the review by Leenhouts, Blumea 38 (1993) 230], Besides a key to all New World species of Tabernaemontana, 11 keys for the species of: Mexico and Central America, Cuba, Jamaica, Colombia, Venezuela, Trinidad, the three Guianas, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia, and a key for Stemmadenia are given. All species are fully described. As in the first volume, the general chapters are few and short

Notes on Malesian Fabaceae (Leguminosae-Papilionoideae). 2. The genus Canavalia Adans

The genus Canavalia (Leguminosae-Papilionoideae) is briefly introduced. Comments on several species are given. A key to the Malesian species is presented

Reviews

Acacia is, with almost 1000 species, the largest genus of vascular plants in Australia. The present double volume is the outcome of many years of work resulting in this impressive book on the Australian Wattles. In the introduction brief discussions on Classification and Phylogeny, Phytogeography, Fossil record, and Uses are presented. From the paragraphs on classification and phylogeny it is clear that a lot more work has to be done to solve remaining problems of relationship between species, groups and subgroups. The key, to all species!, covers no less than 152 pages. All species are illustrated with black and white drawings of important details, 128 with colour photographs as well. Maps to all species are included. The descriptions are in the usual format of the Flora of Australia

Book notices

A full review of books announced in this section may be published in Blumea at a later date

Review

The present volume treats two of the subfamilies of the Leguminosae: Caesalpinioideae (as Caesalpiniaceae) and Mimosoideae (excl. Acacia, as Mimosaceae). Of the first subfamily 22 genera with 126 species are treated, of the second 16 genera with 43 species are dealt with. Each (sub)family is described and keys to the genera are given, as are keys to the species in various genera. In the species-rich genus Senna several cases of interspecific hybridisation are acknowledged by naming up to 15 ‘form taxa’ without any taxonomic status. This handsome volume is produced along the well known lines of the Flora of Australia format and standards. It is illustrated with 78 colour photographs, 96 line drawings, and 188 maps