Applequist, W.L. (2022). Recognition of a second species in the Homalium involucratum complex (Salicaceae). Candollea 77: 53–56. In English, English and French abstracts.

The most recent published treatment of Homalium involucratum (DC.) Hoffm. (Salicaceae) in Madagascar treats three regional variants at the rank of forma. The southeastern forma lucidum (Scott Elliot) H. Perrier is very well distinguished and should be recognized at the species level. The new combination H. viride (H. Perrier) Appleq. is published for this taxon, and its distinguishing morphological features are summarized. A risk of extinction assessment indicates that H. viride is “Vulnerable”.

First published online on February 22, 2022.