A new species of Eschweilera (Lecythidaceae) from the Brazilian Atlantic Forest

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Authors

Michel Ribeiro · Instituto de Pesquisas Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro

Scott A. Mori · New York Botanical Garden

Anderson Alves‐Araújo · Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo

Ariane Luna Peixoto · Instituto de Pesquisas Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro

Abstract

Eschweilera sphaerocarpa (Lecythidaceae) is described here as a new species for science. It is closely related to Eschweilera complanata. Due to an area of occupancy of less than 10 km² this species is regarded as endangered according to the standards of the IUCN. This paper provides a description, illustration and, comments on geographic distribution and ecology. Additionally, a diagnostic key to the species of Eschweilera section Tetrapetala is provided.

Topics & Keywords

Plant Diversity and Evolution Plant and Fungal Species Descriptions Fern and Epiphyte Biology

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Life below waterLife in Land

Publication Details

Published in: Phytotaxa

Volume 255, Issue 3

DOI: 10.11646/phytotaxa.255.3.8

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