Ipomoea vespertilia (Convolvulaceae), a new species revealed by pollinator observation

A new and endangered species, endemic to dry forests of the Caatinga Domain in Northeast Brazil is described and illustrated. Ipomoea vespertilia has been misidentified in herbaria as I. marcellia , to which it appears to be closely related. However, it differs consistently from that species in mult...

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Published in:Brittonia 2019-06, Vol.71 (2), p.190-195
Main Authors: Santos, Francisco Diego Sousa, Delgado Junior, Geadelande Carolino, Báez, Mariana, Pedrosa-Harand, Andrea, Queiroz, Joel Araújo, Quirino, Zelma Glebya Maciel, Machado, Isabel Cristina, Buril, Maria Teresa
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Language:English
Subjects:
Biomedical and Life Sciences
Dry forests
Endangered species
Endemic species
Ipomoea
Life Sciences
New species
Plant Anatomy/Development
Plant Ecology
Plant Physiology
Plant Sciences
Plant Systematics/Taxonomy/Biogeography
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Summary:A new and endangered species, endemic to dry forests of the Caatinga Domain in Northeast Brazil is described and illustrated. Ipomoea vespertilia has been misidentified in herbaria as I. marcellia , to which it appears to be closely related. However, it differs consistently from that species in multiple morphological characters and the timing of anthesis.
ISSN:0007-196X
1938-436X
DOI:10.1007/s12228-018-09565-6