A revision of the genus Neptunia (Leguminosae)

Abstract

In this revision of the herbaceous genus Neptunia, the genus is considered to consist of 11 species. For the first time it is divided into two sections: section Neptunia, comprising species with flowers having 10 stamens, and section Pentanthera, in which the flowers have five stamens. Figures and distribution maps are provided for each species.