Three Previously Undescribed Species of Quercus (Fagaceae) from Mesoamerica and the Designation of a Lectotype for Q. acutifolia

Abstract

Three previously unrecognized species of Quercus L. from Mexico and Central America are named and described here: Q. breedloveana Nixon & Barrie, Q. sarahmariae Nixon & Barrie, and Q. melissae Nixon & Barrie. Additionally, a lectotype is designated for the name Q. acutifolia Née, thereby stabilizing its application.