Abstract
Pithecellobium subglobosum is re-established as a species and P. concinnum and P. larense are referred to its synonymy. A critical analysis of type specimens of Pithecellobium section Pithecellobium from the Neotropic as well as many other herbarium collections shows that P. subglobosum is a morphologically distinct species related to P. roseum. Pithecellobium subglobosum is found in northeastern Colombia and northwestern Venezuela. An amended description, including information on pollen, foliar anatomy, ecology, distribution and conservation assessment are included.