A synopsis of the genus Embelia in Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore. Studies in Malaysian Myrsinaceae III

The genus Embelia in Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore is revised as part of ongoing work contributing towards the Flora of Peninsular Malaysia account. Three new species are described: E. butangifolia, E. intricata and E. vinosiramosa, and a new combination is made: Embelia beccariana based on Grenacheria beccariana. A key to the 24 taxa (23 species and one subspecies) is presented, alongside distribution, habitat, phenology and a discussion of morphology of similar taxa; lectotypes are designated for names where necessary. The conservation status of each species is estimated using IUCN criteria.