GENUS HAMPEA (MALVACEAE)

The genus Hampea Schlecht. is included in the Malvaceae, tribe Gossypieae, rather than in the Bombacaceae where it was originally placed. Discussion includes the morphology, geography (central Mexico to western Colombia), reproductive cycle, utilization and vernacular names, and cytology (n = 13) of the genus. Three species have perfect flowers; the remainder are dioecious. The 16 species (and one variety) that are accepted are divided into three sections, one of which is further subdivided into three series. The following taxa are described as new: H. nutricia, H. mexicana, H. sphaerocarpa, and H. appendiculata var. longicalyx. © 1970, The New York Botanical Garden. All rights reserved.