Heterocentron evansii (Melastomataceae): A New Species from Pico Bonito National Park, Honduras

Heterocentron evansii, known only from the higher slopes of Pico Bonito in northern Honduras, is described, illustrated, and compared with the species of subgenus Schizocentron to which it is here assigned. It is unique among congeners in having a combination of penninerved leaves, densely pubescent...

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Published in:Novon (Saint Louis, Mo.) Mo.), 1999, Vol.9 (2), p.127-130
Main Author: Almeda, Frank
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anthers
Calyx
Hair
Inflorescences
Internodes
Leaves
National parks
New species
Petals
Stamens
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Summary:Heterocentron evansii, known only from the higher slopes of Pico Bonito in northern Honduras, is described, illustrated, and compared with the species of subgenus Schizocentron to which it is here assigned. It is unique among congeners in having a combination of penninerved leaves, densely pubescent foliage and cauline internodes, glandular hairs on the prolonged connective of the larger anthers, and in occupying rocky ridgetops above tree line. This new species is the only Heterocentron restricted to Honduras and one of three species of Melastomataceae thought to be endemic to the country.
ISSN:1055-3177
DOI:10.2307/3391784